Nitrate & Nitrite Free Smoky Paprika Cocoa Walnut Energy Balls
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12 servings
- 2 cups raw walnuts
- 1 ½ cups medjool dates, pitted
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For rolling
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnuts to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until coarsely chopped and beginning to clump — the texture should resemble coarse, slightly oily crumbs, not a fine powder.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, olive oil, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process continuously for 45–60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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