Ingredients
– 1 cup raw walnut halves
– 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
– 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract
– 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1-First, combine the walnuts and pitted dates in a food processor and blend until they form a combined mixture. This step creates a base that’s sticky and full of texture.
2-Then, add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, mint extract, and salt, then process again until a dough forms.
3-If the mixture seems too dry, add a tablespoon of warm water to help it come together.
4-Once ready, scoop the mixture into portions using a cookie dough scoop and roll into balls.
5-Finally, chill the balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
💡 Add 1 tablespoon of hemp or chia seeds for extra omega-3 nutrition.
💡 Experiment with flavors by omitting mint extract or adding shredded coconut for a chocolate coconut variety.
💡 Enhance protein content by mixing in a scoop of unflavored or chocolate protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 16.4 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg