Chocolate Peppermint Balls
Chocolate Peppermint Balls are made with only 6 ingredients and are one of the easiest recipes to make. They are the perfect treat to make if you are short on time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups medjool dates
- 5 drops food grade peppermint essential oil or 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup blanched almonds
- 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cacao powder
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Make the balls. Add all ingredients except the desiccated coconut to a blender and blend until it forms a sticky mixture. Roll the mixture into small balls and coat them in the desiccated coconut.
- Allow to chill. Place on a lined baking tray and freeze or refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
It is very important that you use Medjool dates to make these bliss balls. Regular dates are very dry and if you use them the bliss balls will not stick together. Medjool dates are sticky and required for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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