Dietary Restrictions Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Dessert Gluten-Free Chocolate Chocolate-Hazelnut Energy Balls 5.0 (1) 1 Review These energy balls marry the flavors of nutty hazelnuts with rich chocolate. They're chewy with a slight crunch and have just enough sweetness to curb a midday or post-dinner sweet tooth. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 balls Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 10 medium pitted dates ⅓ cup hazelnuts, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish ¼ cup chocolate hazelnut butter, such as Justin's 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 Pinch of salt Directions Place dates in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the dates and 1 tablespoon of the soaking water to the food processor. Add nut butter, cocoa and salt. Process until the nuts are finely chopped. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes. Roll the mixture into 12 balls (about 1 scant tablespoon each). Chop the remaining 2 tablespoons hazelnuts and sprinkle over top, pressing slightly to adhere, if desired. Refrigerate the balls for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 week. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2020 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 119 Calories 6g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1 ball Calories 119 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 14g Protein 2g 3% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 31IU 1% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 8mcg 2% Sodium 12mg 1% Calcium 18mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 20mg 5% Potassium 176mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.