I could go on about these forever. These no bake Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls melt in your mouth. Filled with gooey date caramel and coated in a layer of dark chocolate-their richness will have you savoring each and every bite. And the best part-they're made with only healthy ingredients. YES-refined sugar free, nutritionally dense, healthy ingredients.
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I love these Salted Caramel Date Balls for many reasons. The first being the flavor and sweetness-two things these healthy treats are definitely not lacking. They're really simple and require no baking-always an huge plus. Lastly, they keep in the freezer for weeks-making for the perfect grab and go treat, late night snack, or pre-workout bite.
When I first began eating clean, I would focus only on foods to avoid, instead of foods to add that enhance the nutritional value and flavor of my recipes. My mindset has now shifted to figure out the best, creative ways to use whole & natural foods. I had no idea how much rich and delicious flavor these kind of ingredients had to offer-I never feel like I'm compromising on the things I love!
Not only that, my body feels amazing when I eat clean and choose a more nutrient dense option. For example, the sweetener in this recipe is from dates and maple syrup. While yes, these types of foods still contain sugar, it's natural sugar (with nutritional benefit). This practice of adding mostly natural ingredients to my recipes has made me realize how much the quality of the foods I'm consuming matters. My body responds way more positively when I I fuel it with natural and whole foods.
I now love finding healthy versions and spins on my favorite recipes and food types! If this way of cooking intrigues you, even if you're here because this recipe just sounded good-let me show you how to make these Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Ball Ingredients
- 12 Dates pitted
- 1 Cup Almonds
- 3 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Lily's Chocolate Chips
How to Make Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls
First, make the date caramel center. In a blender or food processor, blend the dates, almonds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth. It should have the consistency of a thick paste-kind of like cookie dough.
Use a tablespoon to measure 1 tablespoon of the date mixture. This will be the amount you'll need for each ball. Once you've measured 1 tablespoon, roll the mixture into balls by placing it between your hands and making a circular motion. Once you've rolled all of the date mixture into balls, place them in a freezer safe container. Let them freeze for at least 10 minutes before dipping them in chocolate.
While the date balls freeze, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and stir them until they're smooth. I usually end up microwaving them 1 ½ minutes total, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Lily's Dark Chocolate Baking Chips are my favorite brand. The chocolate chips are sugar free and have great flavor.
Next you'll want to get out a baking sheet and cover it in parchment paper. This is where you'll place the dipped Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls when they're coated in chocolate, sprinkled in salt, and ready to be frozen.
After the date mixture balls have had at least 10 minutes in the freezer, remove them from the freezer and coat them in chocolate. To do this, place them one by one in the melted chocolate with a spoon and roll the ball around until it's completely covered in the melted chocolate. Once it's completely coated, place the finished Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Ball on the parchment paper, add a sprinkle of sea salt, and freeze until the chocolate is hard. The chocolate only takes about 5 minutes to harden, so you can enjoy this treat after 5 minutes of freeze time, or up to 2 months later!
Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can make these using a blender if you don't have a food processor. I use a Vitamix and it works wonderfully for this recipe.
You can expect to consume around 120-130 calories when you eat a date dipped in chocolate. Although that is just an estimate and it all depends on the type and size of date, as well as the amount of chocolate.
These Salted Caramel Date Balls can last in the freezer up to two months. After that they may get freezer burn.
Of course-these can be made nut free by omitting the nuts and replacing them with double the amount of dates. You could also replace the almonds with unsweetened coconut flakes.
Yes! If you'd like to use nut butter instead, add ½ cup to the recipe and omit the almonds.
Make These Into Protein Energy Bites
I'm a huge fan of eating these Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls before a workout, so sometimes I like to make them into Protein Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls. Let me tell you how to make them!
The recipe stays nearly the same. You'll only need 2 additional ingredients to make this tweak. 4 tablespoons of your favorite protein, and 2 tablespoons of nut milk. Simply add these two ingredients to the food processor, along with the dates, almonds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. And blend until you have a completely smooth paste.
Once you've done this, you will do all of the same steps as the original recipe. Enjoy the sweet pre-workout boost!
[mailerlite_form form_id=8]More Recipes With Dates
Dates have quickly become one of my favorite ways to sweeten recipes. They bring a caramel-like taste and are packed with fiber and other amazing nutrients. If you love them too-try some more of my recipes with dates.
Date Snickers: Date sweetened, ice cream & peanut butter filled, chocolate coated Date Snickers. They're a real life dream. Truly, I can't believe how much I love these tiny bites of heaven!
Salted Caramel Date Bark: This Salted Caramel Date Bark will have you craving dessert all day. The gooey and caramel like texture of the dates creates a perfect base, topped with a nut butter caramel, a layer of refined sugar free chocolate with salt sprinkled on top. Honey, it doesn't get better than this.
Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie with Protein: If you want to basically have ice cream for breakfast-this recipe is for you. The Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie with Protein hits it all. It has the protein, satisfies the sweet and salty cravings, makes me feel full for hours and truly is a sweet treat. The best part of all-no compromising on health!
Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy the Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls!
📖 Recipe
Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls
Ingredients
- 12 Dates pitted
- 1 Cup Almonds
- 3 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Lily's Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Start by making the date caramel center. In a blender or food processor, blend the dates, almonds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
- Use a tablespoon to measure 1 tablespoon of the date mixture. This will be the amount you'll need for each ball. Once you've measured 1 tablespoon, roll the mixture into balls by placing it between your hands and making a circular motion. Once you've rolled all of the date mixture into balls, place them in a freezer safe container. Let them freeze for at least 10 minutes before dipping them in chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and stir them until they're smooth. I usually end up microwaving them 1 ½ minutes total, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
- Next you'll want to get out a baking sheet and cover it in parchment paper. This is where you'll place the dipped Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Balls when they're coated in chocolate, sprinkled in salt, and ready to be frozen.
- After the date mixture balls have had at least 10 minutes in the freezer, remove them from the freezer and coat them in chocolate. To do this, place them one by one in the melted chocolate with a spoon and roll the ball around until it's completely covered in the melted chocolate. Once it's completely coated, place the finished Salted Caramel Chocolate Date Ball on the baking pan with parchment paper, add a sprinkle of sea salt, and freeze until the chocolate is hard.
- The chocolate only takes about 5 minutes to harden, so you can enjoy this treat after 5 minutes of freeze time, or up to 2 months later!
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Megan says
My absolute FAVORITE healthy dessert!!! I crave them all of the time. Definitely recommend!!
Alexa B says
This recipe turned out delicious and was so easy to make!! Tip - add a little water if your blender has trouble making the filling. Will definitely be making these again, perfect sweet treat!
Lisa B says
These are next level delish!