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A white plate filled with mint chocolate energy balls
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Mint Chocolate Energy Balls

Mint chocolate energy balls are filled with easy, wholesome ingredients that you won't feel guilty about. Aka the perfect healthy snack!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Energy Balls, Mint Chocolate Energy Balls
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 10 pitted Medjool Dates
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • pinch of sea salt
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, and process on high until the mixture starts to stick together.
    Blending mint chocolate energy ball ingredients in a food processor
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop a ball and roll it in between your hands. Then place it on a plate. Continue this process until you've used up all the dough.
    A cookie scoop with mint chocolate energy balls on a plate

Notes

  • It's best to use fresh dates that are nice and moist. If your dates are a bit dried out, you can either soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, or add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water to the food processor. If you have problems with the energy balls not sticking together, you likely need to add a little bit of water and then blend some more. 
  • When it comes to peppermint extract, this is my favorite! I think it has the most "real" peppermint flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg