Healthy Chocolate Snack Balls Recipe
These Healthy Chocolate Snack Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake treat made from black beans, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. Packed with protein and fiber, they offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while keeping things wholesome and simple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 snack balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (or nut butter)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or substitute with keto-friendly sweetener for keto No Bake Brownie Bites)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract (or a pinch of instant coffee)
- Chocolate coating (as per optional recipe, if desired)
- Shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare Beans: Drain and rinse the black beans very well under cold water to remove any residue and reduce the bean taste.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the rinsed beans, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, maple syrup, and optional peppermint extract or instant coffee into a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. A food processor is preferred over a blender for better texture.
- Form Balls: Using a spoon or mini cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls or truffle shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Coat and Chill: Optionally, roll the balls in shredded coconut or prepare the optional chocolate coating recipe and coat them. Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing beans thoroughly is essential to reduce any bean flavor and improve texture.
- Use a food processor instead of a blender for smoother consistency.
- Substitute nut butter for coconut oil for a different flavor and texture.
- Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or switch to a keto-friendly sweetener for low-carb versions.
- Experiment with optional peppermint extract or instant coffee for subtle flavor variations.
- Store snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These snack balls are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
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