MACA BALLS
MACA BALLS! Easy, delicious, energy chocolate balls made with MACA powder. So many health benefits and so much flavor! Paleo, vegan, and sugar-free!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Refrigerate30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, International
Keyword: How to make Maca Balls, Maca, Maca Energy Balls
Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low-carb, PALEO, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 15 Balls
Calories: 80kcal
- 9 Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup Brazil nuts
- 1/4 cup Pecans
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp maca powder
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 tbsp shredded coconut for rolling
Remove the pits from dates and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. When the dates are softened, drain them and place in a food processor. Reserve the water for later
Add all the other ingredients to the food processor and pulse until mixture begins to thicken and stick together
Check texture to make sure it’s sticky enough to roll the balls. If it’s too thick or dry, add some of the reserved water (I added 4 tbsp of the water for the desired consistency)
With an ice cream scooper or spoon, scoop the mixture and roll into small balls. Roll each ball in the shredded coconut and fully coat.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Store in the fridge inside an airtight container for up to 5 days
Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg