Healthy Chocolate Snack Balls

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder)
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (or nut butter)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup ((or make keto No Bake Brownie Bites))
• optional 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract (or pinch instant coffee)
• optional chocolate coating recipe above

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by draining and rinsing the beans very well in a colander to remove salt and any bean flavor.

2. 2

   Add all of the ingredients to a high quality food processor. While this can technically be done in a blender with a tamper, the texture is much better in a food processor.

3. 3

   Blend everything together until the mixture is completely smooth.

4. 4

   Use a spoon or a mini cookie scoop to form truffle shapes or balls, and place the homemade chocolate snack balls on a parchment-lined plate.

5. 5

   Refrigerate or freeze until firm or while you prepare the optional chocolate coating.

6. 6

   If desired, coat the balls by melting chocolate chips (optionally with a little oil) or using a homemade chocolate sauce, then let the coating set on a parchment-lined plate.