Healthy Brazilian Nut Chocolate Balls
by Tarla Dalal
Chocolates are not out of reach of vegans ! Here is a dashingly tasty chocolate made with the choicest of ingredients.
The Healthy Brazilian Nut Chocolate Balls are made with Brazilian nuts and cocoa, held together with a little coconut oil and sweetened with some maple syrup (for vegans) or honey.
The chocolaty balls are rolled in desiccated coconut to improve the mouth-feel and enhance the visual appeal. We have made the chocolate balls less sweet to keep it healthy but you can add a little more maple syrup or honey if you want it sweeter.
This can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for at least a week, and enjoyed as dessert or as a snack.
Try other healthy desserts like Peanut Butter Coconut Balls or Healthy No Bake Cookies .
Healthy Brazilian Nut Chocolate Balls recipe - How to make Healthy Brazilian Nut Chocolate Balls
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 12 balls
1/2 cup brazilian nuts
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp cocoa nibs
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
a pinch of sea salt (khada namak)
desiccated coconut for rolling
- Method
- Blend the brazilian nuts in a mixer till coarse.
- Transfer into a deep bowl, add all the other ingredients and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball.
- Roll them into the desiccated coconut till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
- Serve or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use as required.
| Energy | 56 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 12.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.1 mg |
| Potassium | 53.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Thanks for this super healthy energy boosting dessert.