Vegan Viral Brownie Balls (Cosmic Brownie Addition)
These Vegan Viral Brownie Balls are my simple spin on the viral recipe everyone is talking about. Quick to make, wholesome, and topped with those iconic, colorful chocolate chips, they’re the perfect no-bake treat that never lasts long in our kitchen!
Servings: 11 balls
Calories: 215kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 small glass bowl *to melt the chocolate coating in
- 1 small cookie sheet or plate, lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
For the brownie balls
- 17 soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons runny, creamy almond butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
For the chocolate coating
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons rainbow chocolate chips *or rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Add all of the brownie ingredients to the base of a food processor, starting with the soft dates. This includes Medjool dates, almond flour, cacao powder, vegan chocolate protein powder, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until a ball of dough forms and everything is nicely incorporated.
- Use a small cookie scoop to make 11 even balls. Use your hands to continue rolling them into balls. Place them on a small cookie sheet or a large plate lined with parchment paper.
- In a small glass bowl, add the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving in 20-second intervals and stirring in between until fully melted.
- Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, rolling them around to cover the entire ball. Use the fork to lift them out of the chocolate, scraping the excess chocolate off on the side of the bowl.
- Immediately press a few colored chocolate chips into the tops of each ball. You can also use rainbow sprinkles or flaky sea salt instead. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour and enjoy!
Notes
Storage:
Once the chocolate is hardened, transfer the brownie balls to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 10 days.
You can freeze these balls as well. They will be good for up to two months. Allow them to thaw before enjoying them from the freezer.
Tips + Modifications:
Feel free to swap the almond butter with cashew butter, peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter.
If your dates are not soft enough, place them in a bowl of hot water for about 20 minutes. Drain the water, and they will be ready to use for this recipe.
The protein powder, maple syrup, and rainbow chocolate chips for topping are all optional. The brownie balls will still be delicious if you skip any of these ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg