Paleo Brownie Power Balls
The only downfall is that they are so good that no matter how much you make, there are never any left over for the next day :( But I guess that's every chef's best compliment :)
Another great recipe for Paleo desserts is Paleo Banana-Coconut Cookies.
Please put your own spin on the recipe and let me know what you did! I always love to try new creations.
Paleo Brownie Power Balls
1 1/2 cup walnuts
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cup pitted medjool dates
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
1/4 cup egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
In food processor add walnuts and cocoa powder. Process these until they are coarsely mixed, but you don't want to over process because then the walnuts will start to become like a butter. Add dates, vanilla and cinnamon. Process until everything is mixed together in a big clump. Add egg whites to soften everything.
Remove mixture and put into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl put coconut flakes. Measure out a tablespoon of the mixture and make them into bit sized balls by rolling them in your hands. Then dip these balls into the coconut flakes.
**sometimes I like to dip my balls into other ingredients like hemp hearts, ground flax, and cocoa powder**
Place all of your balls into a cookie tray lined with parchment paper. Put in freezer for at least two hours, and then you're ready to enjoy!
I love to keep my balls in the freezer because I love the frozen hard texture, but some people prefer to store them in the fridge. They will last up to a month in the freezer, and about a week in the fridge.
The amazing thing about these bite sized balls is that they are SO satisfying, they taste like they have chocolate in them, and they have protein as well. Great as breakfast, pre-workout snack, and that perfect guilt-free pleasure.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Yields: 30 balls
