Fuel your day with a burst of energy and rich mocha flavour! These mocha energy balls are packed with coffee and chocolate flavour. Plus, they’re made using wholesome ingredients.
This perfect on-the-go snack will power you through any hustle. Ready in minutes, they’ll keep you energized and craving more!
These mocha energy bites require only 5 ingredients.
Plus, they’re naturally vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, and freezer-friendly.
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Ingredients + Substitutions
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these tasty and wholesome mocha energy balls.
- Pecans: I love the combo of the pecan, chocolate and coffee flavour. But you may also use other nuts such as raw almonds, cashews, or walnuts.
- Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened to keep these bite-sized balls refined sugar-free.
- Dates: Use pitted dates or medjool dates and remove their pits.
- Instant coffee: Instant coffee granules add excellent flavour and are very easy to incorporate into the mixture. Espresso powder or ground coffee beans also work.
- Maple syrup: Adds a touch more sweetness and helps bind everything together. You may use other liquid sweeteners if preferred, such as honey or agave syrup.
Instructions
(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)
- Add everything to your food processor.
- Blend until well combined and broken down.
Roll the mixture into balls and enjoy them straight away or refrigerate them for 1 hour or longer.
Variations
- Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract for peppermint mocha energy bites.
- Make vanilla mocha bites by adding 1-2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
- For extra nutty flavour add 1-2 tablespoons of your favourite nut butter. Cashew butter, almond butter, or walnut butter all work very well.
- Fill-ins: Try adding chia seeds, dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, oats, a pinch of salt, or extra cacao powder for fun textures and flavours.
Equipment
I use this Cusinart food processor to make these energy balls.
You MAY use a blender if you don't have a food processor. However, removing the mixture from a food processor is easier if you have the option.
Storage
Chill the energy balls in your fridge for 1 hour before enjoying them to help them firm up.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, store the balls in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Expert Tips
- Don't over-blend the mixture, as these snacks taste best with a little bit of texture.
- The batter is a little sticky, so use wet hands to roll the mixture into balls to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
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Buon appetito
Rosa
📖 Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- ½ cup pitted dates packed
- 2 tablespoons raw unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment paper and set it aside. Then, add all the ingredients to your food processor bowl. Pulse until well combined without completely pureéing the mixture.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the mixture and roll balls. Place each ball on your lined tray.
- You may enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 1 hour or longer to chill.
Notes
- Don't over-blend the mixture, as these snacks taste best with a little bit of texture.
- The batter is a little sticky, so use wet hands to roll the mixture into balls to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
Amy says
Any substitutions for instant coffee? These look really good – I have all the ingredients but the instant coffee. I have whole bean coffee though. :/
Rosa says
Hi Amy, ground coffee beans also work. Enjoy! 🙂