These chocolate-covered apricot ginger energy balls are such a delicious and healthy snack to have on hand. They’re made with 8 wholesome ingredients, are completely gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, dairy-free, and vegan.
I love energy balls for a healthy delicious snack. They are really easy to prepare, with no baking involved, and hard to mess up! So basically anyone, with zero cooking or baking skills can make them! All you have to do is throw everything in a food processor and blend until you get a sticky crumbly texture. Roll them into balls and store in the fridge to firm up.
I like to experiment with different variations and flavors. Some of my favorites are these Chocolate Chip Golden Fat Balls, Chocolate Cookie Dough Balls, and Matcha Coconut Bliss Balls. This time I decided to mix dried apricot and fresh ginger with almonds, coconut, and hemp hearts for a super tasty and nutritious treat.
They’re such a great snack to have around when a sweet craving sets in. Since they’re made with wholesome nutritious ingredients, you won’t feel bad for indulging. Plus, the healthy fats from the almonds, coconut, and hemp hearts help keep hunger at bay and make you feel full and satisfied after a few bites.
I decided to make them even more delicious by dipping them into homemade chocolate sauce. All you need to make delicious homemade chocolate is melted coconut oil or cacao butter, raw cacao powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of pink Himalayan or Celtic sea salt. I personally prefer cacao butter that gives your chocolate a more “real” chocolate flavor. But since coconut oil is cheaper and more accessible, I used that in this recipe instead. But you can use them interchangeably in the same amounts.
If you don’t have the ingredients or don’t feel like making your own chocolate, you could also melt some high-quality soy-free dark chocolate bark or chocolate chips for the coating or skip it altogether! I like to double dip the balls into the chocolate sauce when using homemade chocolate for a thicker coating. But there’s no need to do that if you’re using melted chocolate.
Can’t wait for you to try these luscious chocolate-covered apricot ginger energy balls! Leave a comment below if you make them or tag me in your photos @nutriholist #nutriholist on Instagram and Facebook so I could see and share them. Enjoy!
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Chocolate-Covered Apricot Ginger Energy Balls
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Energy Balls
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts
- 3/4 cup dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 inch piece ginger grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- For the Energy Balls: Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until you get a sticky crumbly mix. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons at a time and roll into balls between the palms of your hands. Chill the balls in the fridge as you prepare the chocolate coating.
- For the Chocolate Coating: If coconut oil is solid, melt it in a small pot over low heat. Remove from heat and mix it with cacao powder until no lumps remain. Pour in maple syrup (start with 3 tbsp and add more if needed) and sea salt and stir to evenly combine.
- Assemble: Take out the energy balls from the fridge, dip them in the chocolate coating, and place on parchment paper. Repeat the process once more if desired for a thicker chocolate coating. Place in the fridge for around 10 minutes for the chocolate to set. Enjoy and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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