Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Medjool dates (96 grams, about 12 small dates, pitted and chopped)
  • ½ cup walnut butter (135 grams)
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts (85 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (14 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (22 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (15 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (11 grams)
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (89 grams, optional)

Instruction

  • Combine dates, walnut butter, walnuts, coconut oil, honey, chia seeds, and cocoa powder in a high powered blender or food processor.
  • Blend until combined and smooth. You may need to scrape the sides. A very thick batter should form. (SEE NOTE)
  • Pour batter into a large bowl and, if using, stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Place the batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow to chill and harden.
  • Remove the batter from the refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls.
  • Serve or store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • If freezing, double bag in freezer-safe Ziplock bags and freeze up to 3 months. Allow them to defrost in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours before serving.