Cocoa Cookie Dough Balls
Dreena Burton’s Cocoa Cookie Dough Balls are made with plant-based delights such as dates, oats, almonds, and cocoa. With just 7 ingredients and a 10 minute prep time, this is an excellent recipe to get your kids involved in the kitchen so they can learn about healthful eating. By rolling them into balls, you get a perfect portion size that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the temptation to overindulge. We know that your whole family will enjoy this chocolatey dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1/4 cup raisins (or dates)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (+ extra for rolling/dusting)
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- In a food processor, process almonds until fine and crumbly.
- Add remaining ingredients (except chocolate chips) and process.
- It will appear as if nothing is happening at first, that the mixture is just whirring around in crumbs, but soon it will become sticky.
- When it becomes a little sticky, add chocolate chips (optional) and continue to process until mixture forms a ball on the blade.
- Stop machine and remove dough.
- Take small scoops (1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons in size) and roll into balls.
- Toss or roll the balls in extra unsweetened cocoa powder (if using), and refrigerate.