Chocolate Date Energy Balls with Espresso
November 12, 2025
No-bake chocolate bites made with oats, medjool dates, and flaxseed.
Serves:12–15 balls
Time:~20 minutes (plus 20–30 minutes chilling)
Deliciously addicting, made with oats, Medjool dates, and cocoa powder, with a splash of vanilla extract and coffee. I like making them in advance and storing them in the freezer, so they’re ready to eat straight away. Perfect for when you have friends over for coffee.
Ingredients
Base
- 7 Medjool dates, pitted
- 90 g raw walnuts
- 90 g porridge oats
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milled flaxseed
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2–4 tbsp water or espresso (add gradually, just enough to bring the dough together)
- 6-8 tbsp water
For Rolling
- 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Blend the dry base
- Add the nuts and oats to a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely crumbly.
2. Add the dates and flavour
- Add dates, cocoa powder, flaxseed (if using whole, add alone to blender beforehand, you might have to blend a larger amount as it is easier to turn into flour) vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture starts to come together.
3. Add moisture & richness
- Add 2 tbsp water/espresso, and a couple of tbsp of water. Pulse again. Add water until it forms a sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
4. Shape and coat
- Roll into small balls. Coat in cocoa powder for a classic brownie truffle look, or in chopped nuts for crunch.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm or eat straight away
Serving Suggestions
- •Enjoy as a small chocolate snack after dinner or with a cup of coffee.
Storage & Meal Prep
- •Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- •For longer storage, freeze for up to 2–3 months.
- •Great to make ahead and keep on hand for a healthy snack or dessert.
Variations & Substitutions
- •Nuts: Use hazelnuts, almonds, or pecans instead of walnuts.
- •Coating options: Roll in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or finely chopped nuts.
- •Texture: Add a spoonful of chia seeds or hemp seeds for more crunch and nutrition.
- •Nut-free version: Replace the nuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Enjoy!
Deliciously addicting, made with oats, Medjool dates, and cocoa powder, with a splash of vanilla extract and coffee. I like making them in advance and storing them in the freezer, so they’re ready to eat straight away. Perfect for when you have friends over for coffee.
Ingredients
Base
- 7 Medjool dates, pitted
- 90 g raw walnuts
- 90 g porridge oats
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp milled flaxseed
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2–4 tbsp water or espresso (add gradually, just enough to bring the dough together)
- 6-8 tbsp water
For Rolling
- 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Blend the dry base
- Add the nuts and oats to a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely crumbly.
2. Add the dates and flavour
- Add dates, cocoa powder, flaxseed (if using whole, add alone to blender beforehand, you might have to blend a larger amount as it is easier to turn into flour) vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture starts to come together.
3. Add moisture & richness
- Add 2 tbsp water/espresso, and a couple of tbsp of water. Pulse again. Add water until it forms a sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
4. Shape and coat
- Roll into small balls. Coat in cocoa powder for a classic brownie truffle look, or in chopped nuts for crunch.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm or eat straight away
Serving Suggestions
- •Enjoy as a small chocolate snack after dinner or with a cup of coffee.
Storage & Meal Prep
- •Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- •For longer storage, freeze for up to 2–3 months.
- •Great to make ahead and keep on hand for a healthy snack or dessert.
Variations & Substitutions
- •Nuts: Use hazelnuts, almonds, or pecans instead of walnuts.
- •Coating options: Roll in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or finely chopped nuts.
- •Texture: Add a spoonful of chia seeds or hemp seeds for more crunch and nutrition.
- •Nut-free version: Replace the nuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Enjoy!
