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Brownie Balls (No-Bake Bites for Chocolate Lovers)

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These no-bake brownie balls are chewy, chocolatey, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients like dates, cocoa, and nut butter. A healthy, gluten-free treat perfect for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour or quick oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, cocoa powder for coating

Instructions

  • 1. Add the pitted dates to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • 2. Add cocoa powder, nut butter, oats, vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
  • 3. Adjust the texture: if too dry, add 1 tsp water or maple syrup; if too sticky, add a bit more oats.
  • 4. Scoop out about 1 tbsp of dough and roll into balls using your hands.
  • 5. Roll each ball in your choice of coating: cocoa, coconut, or crushed nuts.
  • 6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • You can freeze brownie balls for up to 3 months.
  • Great as a post-workout snack or healthy dessert.
  • Add a scoop of protein powder to make them more filling.

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Keywords: brownie balls, no-bake brownies, chocolate bites, gluten-free snack

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