Chocolate Mint Balls

Diets

Vegan
Gluten free

Ingredients

Produce
- 1/3 cup Cacao powder
- 1 cup Dates, pitted

Refrigerated
- 2 tbsp Almond milk

Baking & Spices
- 1 tsp Peppermint extract

Nuts & Seeds
- 2/3 cup Coconut
- 1 cup Walnuts

Time
Prepare: 5M
Total: 5M

Found on livingwellmom.com

Description

Everyday ideas for healthy living. Realistic inspiration for real moms.

These Chocolate Mint Balls are addictively delicious and with no grains, dairy, or refined sugar, they’re a snack you can enjoy guilt-free. Plus they couldn’t be easier to make!

Erika is a happily married mom with four energetic children. With a love for Jesus, writing, organizing, and animals, especially chickens, she stays busy and definitely does not have it all together.

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
⅓ cup cacao powder
⅔ cup shredded coconut + extra for coating
2 Tbsp almond milk (or coconut milk or your favorite dairy-free option)
1-1.5 tsp peppermint extract

Directions

Put the walnuts in your food processor and pulse until well chopped.
Add the dates and pulse again until mixed well.
Add the cacao, ⅔ cup shredded coconut, peppermint extract, and 1 Tbsp almond milk. Pulse until combined. Add 1 more tbsp of milk if needed (you should be able to roll into balls easily.) Add a little more peppermint extract if you want an extra minty flavor.
Form into 1 balls
Keep refrigerated

Serves: 24
Prepare: 5 mins
TotalTime: 5 mins