Walnut Choco balls — Energy balls – healthy snacks for kids – nuts and chocolate

WALNUT CHOCO BALLS, a delicious NO-SUGAR snack made with wholesome ingredients like WALNUTS, CASHEWS, DATES, and CHOCO CHIPS. These energy balls are naturally sweetened and packed with nutrients, making them a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of the day. WALNUTS are loaded with HEALTHY FATS and omega-3, promoting heart health, while CASHEWS provide a rich source of protein and minerals. DATES add natural sweetness, replacing refined sugar, and COCOA POWDER gives these energy balls a rich, chocolatey flavor.

Adding CHOCO CHIPS in chunks gives the balls a delightful crunch, making every bite satisfying. These WALNUT CHOCO BALLS are easy to prepare. Simply blend the ingredients, ensuring the CHOCO CHIPS stay in chunky pieces for that extra crunch. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and refrigerate to firm them up.

In just a short time, you’ll have a delicious and healthy snack ready to go. Perfect for a POST-WORKOUT snack or a healthy dessert option, these NO-SUGAR energy balls can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have a quick and nutritious snack on hand.

Video recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 walnuts
• 12 cashews
• 6 pitted dates
• 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
• Few drops of vanilla essence
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp choco chips

Instructions:

1. Grind the Nuts: Begin by grinding 6 walnuts and 12 cashews to a coarse powder in a food processor. Ensure the mixture remains coarse for a nice texture.
2. Add Dates and Cocoa: Add 6 pitted dates, 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder, a few drops of vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt to the ground nuts. Blend until the mixture becomes moist and starts to hold its shape.
3. Add Choco Chips: Toss in 1 tbsp of choco chips and give the mixture a single pulse to distribute the chips without breaking them down completely.
4. Shape the Balls: Transfer the mixture to a plate. Scoop out portions and shape them into smooth balls.
5. Refrigerate: Place the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Step pics

Take Walnuts and Cashews in blender

Powder it coarsely

add pitted dates

along with cocoa powder

few drops of vanilla essence

and a pinch of salt

pulse it 4-5 times until the moisture combines everything together

add choco chips

pulse again once. we want bigger chunks to stay in it

transfer to a plate and scoop out a portion to form shape

shape it to a smooth crack free ball

refrigerate before serving to make it firm.

Storage:

These Walnut Choco Energy Balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days!