RECIPES
Pistachio-Chia Dark Chocolate Balls
by Livestrong_Recipes | Oct 19, 2018
Photo Credit: Arthur Bovino
- PREP
- 35 m
- COOK
- 0 m
- TOTAL
- 35 m
The dates and pistachios add mildly sweet and nutty notes to these chocolatey snacks, while the chia seeds add texture and loads of omega-3 fatty acids. We’re also tossing cacao nibs, which can help fight cardiovascular disease, into the mix.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 8
- 20 , pitted date
- 2 cups Shelled Pistachios
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Powder
- 1 tbsp Chia Seed
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (without salt)
- 1/4 cup Cacao Nibs
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
DIRECTIONS
1
Combine all of the ingredients minus the cacao nibs into a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined.
2
Use a spatula to recombine any of the mixture on the sides.
3
Test the mixture to see if it rolls into a ball. If it doesn’t, add either more peanut butter or coconut oil and pulse until well combined.
4
Spoon mixture into a bowl and add the cacao nibs. Stir until mixed throughout.
5
Roll mixture into balls about 2/3 -inch thick.
6
If you’d like to add more texture, scatter 2 more tablespoons of cacao nibs in a sheet pan and roll all sides of each ball in them.
