Chocolate-Covered Apricot Ginger Energy Balls
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 and are completely gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, dairy-free, and vegan.
Servings: 20 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.