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.
Dyce Tohiariki says
Absolutely wonderful.
Iosune says
Hi Dyce! Thanks a lot 🙂 Have a nice day!
Sofia says
Delicious,I strongly recommend it for chocolate cravings!!!
Iosune says
Hi Sofia! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you enjoyed them!
Nora Kleckner says
These are perfect for a sweet treat! I made them and put them in the freezer to have occasionally! DELICIOUS!
Iosune says
Hola Nora! So glad you liked them 🙂
Lauren says
Hello. Approximately how many does this recipe make? They look great look forward to trying them!
Iosune says
Hi Lauren! You can see we made 14 balls in the recipe (yield: 14) 🙂
Caroline says
Thanks so much for the recipe. I had a pretty bare pantry and wanted to make a treat so I Googled 'vegan date balls' and voila, I found this. Delicious, healthy and so easy. Thanks.
Iosune says
Hi Caroline! So glad you found us 🙂 Have a nice day!
Rae says
These are fantastic! Thank you.
Iosune says
Hi Rae! You're so welcome 🙂
Jenn says
Do you peel the dates ?
Iosune says
Hi Jenn! No, I never peel them 🙂
Sarah Childers says
I've been searching and searching for a recipe like this. SUPER EASY AND SO SO TASTY! Especially for new vegans missing out on brownie like treats!! Thank you thank you!!
Iosune says
Hi Sarah! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Vannessa says
Thank you for the recipe, it's quick, easy, delicious and no nasties, great for lunch boxes! Have a lovely day x
Iosune says
Hi Vannessa! You're so welcome 🙂 Have a nice day you too!
Shay says
How long do they last for once made? ☺
Iosune says
Hi Shay! For one or two weeks if your store them in the fridge in a sealed container 🙂
STORMY says
Used a combo of cashew, sesame,and pepitas as I had them on hand. Added a bit of Chia & flax seed. They were wonderful. I can see adding coconut would be good too. Maybe roll them in it or sprinkle on if making bars which I did. Do all the handling and roll out wrapped in parchment paper. No sticking to the hands!
Iosune says
Hi Stormy! Sounds so good 🙂 Have a nice day!
Zary says
I loved them! they are my new favorite! I used almonds instead of walnuts and they were amazing! you should try almonds!!!
Iosune says
Hi Zary! Sounds amazing 🙂 Almonds are great!
cencecicin says
I made them with hazelnuts and a sprinkle of puffed amaranth! So lovely!
Iosune says
Hi there! I'm so glad you liked them 😀