Description
These viral brownie balls are a delicious, healthy treat made from medjool dates, oat flour, cocoa powder, and protein powder, coated in a rich dark chocolate shell. They’re quick to make, sweetened naturally, and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups medjool dates
3 tbsp oat flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften them before using.
- Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, add the dates, oat flour, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is too dry, add a small splash of water or a bit more almond butter to help it come together.
- Shape into balls: Roll the mixture into 7 even-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the brownie balls: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place the coated balls back on the tray.
- Add toppings: (optional) Sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of each chocolate-coated ball for an added salty-sweet touch.
- Freeze: Pop the tray in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Once firm, the brownie balls are ready to enjoy!
Notes
Nutty version: Add crushed nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans to the brownie mixture for a crunchy texture.
Vegan version: Use a plant-based protein powder and swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly version.
Chocolate overload: If you’re a chocolate lover, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the balls for an extra indulgent treat.
Coconut flavor: Roll the balls in shredded coconut after dipping in the chocolate for an added coconut flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
