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.
Sophie says
So simple yet so tasty. Ideal if you're trying to cut down on refined sugar! Also, I used ground almond which works just as well.
Thanks for the recipe! x
Iosune says
Hi Sophie! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm so glad you liked it!
Noraida says
Can these be prepare in a blender?
Iosune says
Hi Noraida! If it's a powerful blender maybe, but I've never tried it. Add some liquid like plant milk if needed 😉
Tami says
What is the sugars per serving and calories?
Iosune says
Hi Tami! You can see the nutrition information in the recipe box now 😀
Sariah says
I made these this morning with carob powder and about 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and they are amazing!
Iosune says
Hi Sariah! I'm so glad you enjoyed them 🙂 Have a nice day!
Danielle says
I love how the walnuts make the cacao bites looks like they were made with flakes of gold!
Iosune says
Hi Danielle! Yes, they're so beautiful 🙂
Jordan Hier says
This recipe sounds absolutely amazing! I love raw cacao! I have an amazing raw cacao based product with only four other all natural heart healthy ingredients, it’s called MitoXcell, that I love putting it into different recipes that people have with raw cacao! But I can’t wait to make these three ingredient raw cacao balls of deliciousness so that I can taste its goodness!
Iosune says
Hi Jordan! Thanks a lot 😀
Jessica says
Hey if using medjool dates, should you soak them? Thanks! Wanting to make these today as a healthier alternative to all the Easter candy!
Iosune says
Hi Jessica! I used Medjool dates and I didn't soak them 🙂
Serena says
Thanks! Easy. Quick. Healthy. Delish!
Iosune says
Hi Serena! Thank you so much 😉
Stef says
Hi, this recipe is great. I used normal dates and cocoa powder as can't get any special ingredients here where we live and they were amazing. So simple and so tasty. Normal chocolate gives me a headache so hoping I can get away with the cocoa powder. Thanks 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Stef! Cocoa powder is great, much better than regular chocolate bars because they're full of sugar and other nasty ingredients. Have a nice day!
Dana says
I've found my new favorite sweet treat. I can't believe how easy it was to make. Next time I think I will add some shaved coconut.
Iosune says
Hi Dana! I'm happy to read that 🙂 I LOVE these bites so much!!!
Libby Adler says
Wonderful easy treat and sweetened with dates rather than sugar.
Iosune says
Thanks Libby! I'm glad you like it 😉
Aq says
My mum started guessing the ingredients of these, said sugar, butter, chocolate, I was like nope...These remind me of truffles, which are one of my favorite desserts, maybe my favorites, and these, with their lil size and simplicity make me just as happy. They paint pictures of mornings with them and cups of hot black coffee in my mind...
Iosune says
Hi Aq! I'm so glad you liked them. Have a great day (with lots of bites :P)!