Chocolate Mint Balls

Grain-free, Gluten Free, Vegan & Paleo

With a perfect combination of chocolate and mint but no grains, dairy or refined sugar, these delectable treats are a great alternative to traditional high-calorie chocolate treats.

Oh, and did I mention? These only take 5 minutes to whip up! Just one more reason to whip up a batch of these balls that seem to be half-brownie, half-cookie.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1-1.5 tsp peppermint extract
2 Tbsp almond or cashew milk
⅔ cup unsweetened coconut (+ 2-3 tbsp for coating)

DIRECTIONS:

Pulse walnuts in food processor until minced.
Add dates and pulse again until well mixed.
Add the cocoa, coconut, extract and nut milk; pulse until combined.
Form into 1” balls, pop into the fridge and try not to eat them all at once!
*NOTE: If you like a little texture to your balls, as in photo 1, don't pulse until silky smooth as in photo 2. ENJOY!