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Chocolate Orange Energy Balls
These delicious and healthy energy balls combine the flavors of chocolate and orange for a perfect snack.
Ingredients
Nuts
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
Dates & Flavorings
- 1.5 cups medjool dates (pitted)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- Pinch salt
- 0.5 c chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Add almonds and cashews to a food processor and pulse until small. Add dates, cacao, orange zest & juice, and salt; process until mixture comes together. If crumbly, add 1 tbsp water and process again. Scoop and roll into balls, then refrigerate.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil. Dip balls into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Freeze until solid.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for best freshness.