These chocolate hazelnut almond pulp energy balls are such a delicious treat! What’s my favorite kind of treat? One that is also filled with so much goodness and naturally sweetened. That’s exactly what you’ll find in these brownie like snack balls. Such a fun and delicious way to use up leftover almond pulp!
Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Pulp Energy Balls
After making my orange almond pulp energy balls, which are SO good, I knew I needed to add another fun flavor.
Today I’m bringing you brownie snack balls that use your leftover almond pulp from making homemade almond milk! Can you go wrong with chocolate? I don’t think so.
We’re combining dates, almond pulp, hazelnut and chocolate all together into one tasty treat. A treat that you can feel good about because it is:
- naturally sweetened with dates
- gives you lasting energy from the nuts
- and doesn’t let you waste the almond pulp from making almond milk!
What you’ll need
- hazelnuts
- dates
- almond pulp
- cocoa powder
- almond butter
- sea salt
- mini chocolate chips
How to make chocolate hazelnut almond pulp energy balls
- To make your chocolate hazelnut energy balls, add the hazelnuts to a food processor and pulse into small bits. Remove and set aside.
- Next, add the dates and pulse until broken down into small bits.
- Add half the saved hazelnuts, the almond pulp, cocoa powder, almond butter, sea salt and optional mini chocolate chips. Pulse until the mixture is combined.
- Lastly, using 1 tbsp of the mixture at a time, roll into balls. Then roll the balls in the remaining saved hazelnut mixture. Makes about 2 dozen balls. Store sealed in the fridge.
Substitution ideas
- Don’t have hazelnuts around? Try almonds walnuts instead
- Want a completely naturally sweetened treat? Omit the chocolate chips and use cacao nibs instead
- Don’t have almond pulp around? Soak 1 cup of almond in water, drain it, and pulse it into a fine crumb before making the mixture
Love energy balls? Try these too:
- Orange almond pulp energy balls
- Carrot cake energy balls
- Chocolate covered strawberry protein balls
- Pumpkin raisin chia oatmeal energy balls
- Chocolate peanut butter snack balls
- Coconut balls recipe no bake
Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Pulp Energy Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup hazelnuts
- 1.5 cups dates
- 1.75 cups almond pulp
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- To make your chocolate hazelnut energy balls, add the hazelnuts to a food processor and pulse into small bits. Remove and set aside.
- Next, add the dates and pulse until broken down into small bits.
- Add half the saved hazelnuts, the almond pulp, cocoa powder, almond butter, sea salt and optional mini chocolate chips. Pulse until the mixture is combined.
- Lastly, using 1 tbsp of the mixture at a time, roll into balls. Then roll the balls in the remaining saved hazelnut mixture. Makes about 2 dozen balls. Store sealed in the fridge.
If you try this recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how they turned out!
XO
Heather
