Description
This easy recipe of tahini chocolate balls are the perfect gluten free, no-bake treat for healthy snacking, or dessert platters, and can be prepared in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped toast almonds or any other nuts
- 4-6 ounces of dark chocolate
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well with a spoon or your hands until the mixture becomes slightly pasty and easy to work with.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a ping-pong ball.
- Place them on a small tray lined with parchment paper.Meanwhile, melt the chocolate by placing it in a heatproof glass jar set over a pot of gently simmering water on low heat, stirring until fully melted.
- Alternatively, microwave in 60-second intervals, stirring every 15–20 seconds until smooth.Once the chocolate is melted, dip each ball into it until fully coated, then place it back onto the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- When finished, refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 15–20 minutes until set. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft or sticky
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor
- Stir tahini well before measuring to incorporate the natural oils evenly
- Lightly wet your hands when rolling to prevent sticking
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
- Keep the chocolate balls refrigerated for the best fudgy consistency
- Use a small cookie scoop to make evenly sized balls
- Double the batch and freeze extras for quick snacks anytime