Sometimes it can be hard to stop our food cravings, especially if we're stressed or when don't eat healthy food. If you need to eat something sweet, you should try these 3-ingredient raw cacao bites, they taste incredibly good and you only need 3 ingredients to make them.
Feel free to use your favorite nuts (I used walnuts, but I also love hazelnuts and almonds). I only eat unsalted raw nuts because salted and fried nuts aren't good for our health and sometimes they also have some additives or preservatives.
There are so many ingredients you can use to make these bites: spices (like cinnamon or nutmeg), seeds, superfoods or dried fruits, it's almost impossible go work with this recipe!
Medjool dates work better for this recipe, but if you can't find them or they're too expensive for you, you can use another type of dates, although you should soak them overnight and maybe you'll have to add some syrup or molasses (I adore maple syrup).
The bites are ready in only 5 minutes and you can eat them immediately. You just have to place the nuts in a food processor or a powerful blender (food processors works better) and blend until they form a crumbly mixture, add the dates and the raw cacao (unsweetened cocoa powder is okay) and blend again. Make balls with your hands and they're ready to serve!
If you can't make the balls because the dough is too sticky, you can add more nuts or let the dough stand in the freezer for 10 or 15 minutes, although if it happens, the balls will be easier to make if your hands are wet. If it's too dry, add more dates or more syrup.
I love raw cacao because is much nutritious and healthier than processed cocoa powder. It's more expensive, but it has a strong flavor, so you need to use less. Feel free to use unsweetened cocoa powder if you want.
You can store the bites in a sealed container at room temperature, but I prefer to keep them in the fridge, especially in summer.
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3-Ingredient Raw Cacao Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoon raw cacao
Instructions
- Place the walnuts in a food processor or a powerful blender (food processors work better) and blend until they have a crumbly texture.
- Add the dates and the cacao and blend again.
- Make balls with your hands and they're ready to serve.
- You can store the bites in a sealed container at room temperature, although I prefer to keep them in the fridge, especially in summer.
Dave Somers says
Really good.
Make sure you process them enough. They mixture need a couple of minutes in food processor to become moldable. You will see the change.
Iosune Robles says
Great tip, Dave! You're absolutely right — giving it enough time in the food processor makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing that!
Dave Somers says
Really good and very quick and simple. Good base to add and experiment with. I was a little short on dates so threw in a couple of dried figs. Also threw in a few pecans. Yum. Really satisfying that chocolate craving.
Iosune Robles says
Thank you, Dave! I love how you made it your own with figs and pecans. Sounds delicious, and you're right — it's such a great way to satisfy that chocolate craving!
Sandra says
You mention syrup to add if they’re too dry, which syrup do you mean please?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Sandra, great question. I usually use maple syrup, but you can also use agave syrup, date syrup, or even molasses if you like that deeper flavor. Just add a little at a time until you get the texture you want. Hope that helps!
Penny Melkonian says
I just made these and they are delicious! I did add a few drops of vanilla and two packets of stevia!
Thank you for this easy healthy recipe to help with the sweet tooth!
P
Iosune Robles says
Thank you so much, Penny. I'm really glad you liked them. Love the additions of vanilla and stevia. So happy they helped satisfy your sweet tooth.
T Car says
Simple, easy and tasty!
Iosune says
Hi! Thanks a lot 🙂
Wanda says
Fabulous! Easy, quick, yummy!
angelia miller says
Absolutely delicious. They were so simple to make, definitely hit the spot!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Kelly says
I didn’t have walnuts so I used pecans and OMG sooooo good!!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Kelly! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂