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Mint Chocolate Balls Paleo Plant-Based

Mint Chocolate Balls

Mint Chocolate Balls are the perfect healthy treat! The rich flavour of chocolate combined with refreshing peppermint, makes these balls irresistible! These decadent bites are free of gluten, grains, dairy & refined sugar + paleo, plant-based & raw. They're easy to make and even easier to pop!!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Snack/Treat
Cuisine: Paleo, Plant-Based, Raw
Servings: 25 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and soaked
  • 1 cup raw almonds or walnuts
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 tbsp. coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • 5-8 drops peppermint essential oil (food-grade), or 1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract (start with less and add more if needed)
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut flakes, for coating

Instructions
 

  • Soak dates in water for 30-minutes and drain.
  • Add nuts and coconut flakes into food processor and process into a fine crumble.
  • Add dates, cocoa powder, peppermint oil/extract and sea salt into the food processor and continue to process until ingredients start to stick together. If mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until mixture becomes sticky when you press it together.
  • Scoop out mixture with a small spoon and roll into balls.
  • Spread remaining coconut flakes on a plate and roll balls into the flakes to coat.
  • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Notes

Pair these yummy bites with my Peppermint Mocha--it's a match made in heaven!
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