Snack

Choco-Pretzel Date Balls is for Snack.

Choco-Pretzel Date Balls takes several minutes to prepare.

Choco-Pretzel Date Balls takes several minutes to cook.

Choco-Pretzel Date Balls makes 18 servings.

The ingredients for Choco-Pretzel Date Balls are:

1/2 cup pretzel twists
1/2 cup almonds
8 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tbsp. cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 tbsp. peanut butter (crunchy or creamy, whatever make you happy)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (only IF you use unsalted pretzels)

Here is how you make Choco-Pretzel Date Balls:

In a food processor, pulse almonds and pretzels until evenly chopped in small marbles (don't pulse to dust, but don't leave any big chunks). Remove almond/pretzel mixture from the food processor. Add in dates. Process until dates are chopped small are start to form one large ball. Add in almond/pretzel mixture, cocoa, peanut butter, vanilla and salt (if using). Pulse until everything comes together to form a loose meal texture. Form into balls and enjoy.Makes about 18-1" diameter balls.Serving size is 1 ball.Number of Servings: 18Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BACKTOHERROOTS.

The nutritional information for Choco-Pretzel Date Balls is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 18
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 70.6

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 35.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 1.8 g