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If you’re after a quick and nourishing sweet treat, these 4-ingredient double chocolate energy balls are just what you need. Naturally sweetened with dates and packed with healthy fats from almonds, they come together in minutes and satisfy every chocolate craving — no oven required. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, making them a great option for almost everyone. If you’re anything like me and can’t resist chocolate, these are about to become your new obsession.
This is one of those no-bake chocolate recipes that’s perfect for beginner cooks or anyone short on time. Plus, they store really well in the fridge or freezer, so they’re ideal for meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a post-workout bite, or a healthy dessert option, these homemade chocolate bliss balls have you covered.
You only need one food processor, no added sugar, and just 4 wholesome ingredients: almonds, dates, cacao powder, and dark chocolate. That’s it — and the result is unreal. They’re rich, fudgy, naturally sweet, and full of fibre and good fats.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Add all the ingredients into a food processor. Step 2 – Blitz until the mixture comes together into a smooth, even dough. Step 3 – Roll and shape into balls. Step 4 – Optional: roll into extra cacao powder.
Tips
- Use soft mejool dates: Medjool dates are ideal. If yours are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before blending.
- Blitz with breaks: Blend in short bursts and stop once the mixture holds together to avoid overheating the nuts.
- Uniform size: Use a small ice cream scoop or a spoon to portion evenly.
- Make it pretty: Roll the finished balls in cacao, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for a pretty look and extra flavour.
- Quick chill tip: Need them faster? Pop them in the freezer and they’ll firm up in under 20 minutes.
Swaps
Almonds: Use cashews or walnuts for a different nutty flavour, or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
Medjool dates: Regular dates work too, just soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
Dark chocolate: I always use 70% dark chocolate but if you are not used to high cacao content start with 50-60%.
Cacao powder: Make sure it is the unsweetened. I don’t recommend skipping/swapping this ingredient.
Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
Why My Food Processor Is a Game-Changer
I get asked all the time what food processor I use, and this is the one I couldn’t be without. Honestly, it’s become my kitchen sidekick. When I first started experimenting with healthy snacks, I’d spend ages chopping, mixing, and trying to get the right texture by hand—it was messy and never quite the same. Once I invested in a good food processor, everything changed. Now I can throw in my dates, nuts, and oats, blitz for a minute, and have the perfect base for chocolatey bites like these. It makes the whole process effortless, keeps the kitchen tidy, and means I can focus on creating recipes I love rather than wrestling with ingredients.
More Healthy Bites
- 4-Ingredient Cashew Chocolate Bites
- No Bake Pecan Pie Bites
- Healthy 5-Ingredient No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites
- 5 Ingredients Healthy Sweet Bites
4-Ingredients Double Chocolate Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 120 g almonds
- 200 g soft pitted medjool dates, ~6 dates
- 60 g dark chocolate, chopped, I have used 70% (or chocolate chips)
- 25 g cacao powder
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz.
- Blitz until the ingredients create a malleable dough.
- Shape into balls (at this point you can roll them into cacao powder, I think they look pretty).
- Refrigerate for a few hours so they harden up a bit (or out in the freezer for 15-20 minutes).
Wow these are so Yummycilious, thank you for always sharing delicious tasty yummy and easy recipe
Pleasure! It is lovely to connect with like minded people who have the same love for healthy and delicious food 😊