Description
Chocolate chia balls offer a guilt-free indulgence packed with nutritious ingredients and rich cocoa flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, these energy-boosting treats will satisfy chocolate cravings while nourishing your body with wholesome goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
Sweet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Gather a large mixing bowl and blend the rolled oats with chia seeds, creating a foundational mixture.
- Select a small saucepan and gently melt almond butter and honey over low heat, whisking until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Incorporate raw cacao powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract into the melted mixture, stirring until completely integrated and smooth.
- Transfer the chocolate-infused liquid over the oat and chia seed base, thoroughly mixing to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Temporarily chill the combined mixture in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to cool and prevent premature chocolate chip melting.
- After slight cooling, fold dark chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to shape the mixture into uniform spherical portions, carefully placing each ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the formed balls to the refrigerator and allow them to solidify for a minimum of 30 minutes, ensuring a firm and satisfying texture.
- Once hardened, transfer the chocolate chia balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for convenient snacking or indulgent treat enjoyment.
Notes
- Prep these energy-packed balls quickly with just a few simple ingredients from your pantry.
- Chilling the mixture prevents chocolate chips from melting and helps bind the ingredients together perfectly.
- Dark chocolate chips add extra richness and a delightful texture contrast to the soft, nutty base.
- Chia seeds boost nutritional value with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein for a healthier snack.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them an ideal grab-and-go treat for busy mornings or post-workout fuel.
- Roll balls uniformly for consistent size and even chilling, ensuring a professional and appetizing look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg