This Chocolate Power Balls recipe is one of the top 3 reasons I keep a small food processor on my counter – yes, that is precious space, but I like to keep a few fresh Power Balls in my fridge to keep me from making bad choices when I. Need. Food. Now! I try not to let that happen, but … life happens!

And these make a wonderful portable breakfast with a hot cup of coffee … one of my favorites!

I’ve dropped the instructions into the graphic itself, to make it easier to save/share on Pinterest, Instagram, etc., and have also posted the full written instructions below in case that’s easier for you. As always, feel free to play around with the ingredients: walnuts are delicious, macadamia nuts … you can substitute some of the dates with dried cranberries for a seasonal sweetness. Enjoy trying new things, and working with what you have on hand.

Delicious and nutritious snack to have on hand for after work or after school. And delicious with coffee!

Chocolate Power Balls

Balls
1/3 c almonds (soaked for 3 hours and drained)
1/3 c pitted soft dates
2 tbs nut butter
1 tbs hemp seeds
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsp water or nut milk
1/2 c cacao

Garnish: 4 tbs ground nuts (I like to use hemp seeds and cashews, and if you have a bit of Maldon Salt on hand, crush a bit of that in as well for a salty offset to the sweet cacao!)

Put all ingredients except the cacao into the blender or food processor. Blend or pulse on low until combined. Pour the mixture into a big bowl; stir in the cacao powder.

Roll in to bite-sized balls. If it is too dry you can add more water; if it is too soft add more cacao and/or refrigerate to harden the mixture slightly.

Once all balls have been formed, gently roll each one in to the garnish mixture.

Refrigerate until you are ready to serve, and enjoy!