Description
These Healthy Chocolate Snack Balls are a delicious and nutritious treat made with black beans, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they combine protein and fiber with rich chocolate flavor in a bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can black beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or nut butter
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
Optional Flavorings
- 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract (optional)
- Pinch instant coffee (optional)
Optional Coating
- Chocolate coating (recipe not included, optional)
- Shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Beans: Drain and rinse the black beans very well to remove any excess liquid and improve texture.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor (preferred for best texture) or blender, combine the black beans, cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder, coconut oil or nut butter, vanilla extract, salt, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth and well combined.
- Form Balls: Use a spoon or mini cookie scoop to shape the mixture into small balls or truffles. Place them on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Optional Coating: Roll the formed balls in shredded coconut or refrigerate them while preparing the optional chocolate coating to dip or drizzle over the balls.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the snack balls until firm, about 30 minutes, then serve and enjoy as a healthy chocolate snack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of instant coffee or peppermint extract.
- If you prefer a keto version, substitute maple syrup with a low-carb sweetener and use the keto No Bake Brownie Bites method.
- Using a food processor gives a smoother texture than a blender.
- Instead of shredded coconut, you can roll the balls in chopped nuts or cocoa powder for variety.
- Store the snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
