Vegan Paleo chocolate almond balls - easy, come together in minutes recipe, delicious, healthy and great snack.
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I thought I was prepared before our first baby arrived.
Not prepared as in prepared to be a mother (not sure you can really be totally prepared for that), I mean prepared as in stocking the pantry, having a stash of meals in the freezer and enough toilet paper and dishwashing detergent to last at least 6 months.
The one thing I didn't think of was healthy snacks.
I didn't realise how hungry I would be breastfeeding or how little time I would have to make myself a snack.
Days would go by without me even poking my head out the window for air.
I think I might be making up for it now because every week, there is a new healthy snack in my kitchen.
There are a few requirements for me when it comes to healthy snacks.
It must be delicious and preferably taste like a treat.
It must be easy to grab and eat with one hand and it must be healthy.
Oh and they need to be pretty easy and quick to make.
My Paleo chocolate almond balls fit all the requirements and they have just three ingredients.
The secret is roasting the almonds. It adds a very special touch.
I think they taste a bit like a almond version of Ferrero Rocher.
I didn't have any medjool dates so used pitted dates and they worked just as well but I had to add a little bit of water.
You could also press the mixture into a baking tin and cut into squares (my 30 second bliss ball hack) which would be even easier than making the balls.
I think they'd freeze pretty well too - the perfect make-ahead snack for future snack emergencies (yes there is such a think).
Enjoy!
What about you? What are your requirements when it comes to a good snack?
Recipe
Paleo chocolate almond balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup dates if using pitted dates you may need a little water
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao
Instructions
- Use a food processor to process until the mixture comes together.
- Add a little water if it is too dry.
- Roll the mixture into balls using a level tablespoon of mixture per ball.
- Refrigerate until serving.
Hotly Spiced says
I think toasting the almonds would give these balls an added dimension. These do look like a lovely, healthy, filling snack and something that all new mothers need! xx
Claire says
It definitely added flavour Charlie! x
sherry from sherryspickings says
i really love a savoury snack. i just love salty tastes, but these look great and very easy. i was going to go to the carseldine market but didn't realise till too late that they shut at 12. ah well next time..
Claire says
Sherry it's probably a good thing you didn't make it. They were fantastic but soooo crowded! Best to wait until it calms down a bit I think.
Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says
These look so good Claire! I'm going to give them a try as I'm always looking for healthy snacks.
Claire says
I hope you like them Jen!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
These look nice and simple. I use a recipe that I got from my inlaws and it's delicious but there are lots of ingredients!
Claire says
Yeah I'm not keen on the recipes with too many ingredients.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
It was wonderful seeing you today at the Carseldine Farmer's Market. You are as beautiful as ever and no new mother beams as much as you do when you talk about Ollie. :)
These paleo chocolate almond balls look really swish. What did your sister say about them?
Claire says
Aww shucks! It was such a treat to see you too Maureen especially when I didn't know yo were coming.