Category
Healthy Snack
Servings
20
If you find yourself reaching for something sugary when that afternoon energy slump comes on, you need these Cacao Bourbon Balls.
Featuring Cacao Bliss, these Bourbon Balls make decadent treats healthy. You’ll want to make a batch (or two) and keep them readily available for easy and healthy snacking! *
Here’s how to make them.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dark chocolate chips, 70% cacao or higher
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/2 cup bourbon*
- 1 tablespoon Cacao Bliss
- 2 1/2 cups packed almond flour
- 3/4 cup packed coconut sugar
- 1 cup raw pecans, finely chopped
- Cacao Bliss for rolling
Directions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, melt chocolate over a double boiler, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the heat add honey, bourbon and Cacao Bliss. Stir until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut sugar, and pecans.
- Pour chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Let rest for 40 minutes.
- Shape into 1″ balls, and flatten slightly.
- Roll in Cacao Bliss.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
*If you do not want to use bourbon, add 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract plus 4 teaspoons of water.
Patti Cusick
December 28, 2020
Thank you! I’m going to try these- looks wonderful.