No-Bake Chocolate Mint Balls Recipe
Make these chocolate mint balls with four ingredients in minutes for a decadent-tasting festive treat that’s secretly healthy!
Servings: 15 bites
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: $5.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140 g) pitted and dried dates
- 1 cup sliced almonds (see notes)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, adjust to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons cold water, if needed
- 1 candy cane or peppermints, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Place the dates, almonds, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract in a food processor. Process on LOW until course crumbs form.1 cup (140 g) pitted and dried dates, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract,
- If the mixture is not holding together due to the lack of moisture in the dates, add a few teaspoons of water a little at a time while the food processor is running until the crumbs stick together and form into a ball. Be careful to not add too much water as the mixture should not be sticky, just "wet" enough to hold together.1-2 teaspoons cold water,
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and form into 1 Tablespoon size bites by rolling between your palms.
- If desired, roll the bites in crushed candy cane or cocoa powder.1 candy cane or peppermints, crushed
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
Ingredient Tips – Sliced almonds work best in this recipe. However, if using whole almonds, pulse them before starting the recipe to break them into smaller pieces. 1 drop of peppermint essential oil may be used in place of the peppermint extract.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 100kcal
