Healthy Nutella Sea Salt Energy Balls
These Nutella sea salt energy balls are easy, protein-packed, and made with natural sugar. They are not only good for you, but have all the Nutella flavors you love, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth all while having energy to conquer your day!
Prep 5 minutes
Fat 6
Carbs 12
Protein 2
Yield 23 -25
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts dry roasted and shelled
- 1 cup fresh medjool dates pitted
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons water*
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place hazelnuts in a high-speed food processor and process on high for about a minute or until you've created a meal.
- Add in dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt and process on high for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until the dates have been pulverized into little pieces.
- Check the consistency of the dough. Depending on the freshness of your dates, you might need to add in a teaspoon or two of water to make sure it's soft enough to roll into balls.
- Using a tablespoon cookie scooper, scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll between your palms to create a ball.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g