Viral Cosmic Brownie Balls (Healthy Vegan Brownie Bites)
If you loved Cosmic Brownies as a kid, these Viral Cosmic Brownie Balls are for you. They're rich, fudgy, packed with chocolate flavor, and made with simple vegan ingredients. Best of all, there's no baking required!
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 has hardened, transfer the brownie balls to an airtight container and refrigerate 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.
Tips and Modifications:
Feel free to swap the almond butter with cashew butter, peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter. Each option will give the brownie balls a slightly different flavor.
If your dates are not soft enough, place them in a bowl of hot water for about 20 minutes. Drain well before adding them to the food processor.
The rainbow chocolate chips are optional. You can also replace them with mini, dairy-free chocolate chips.
If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or maple syrup at a time until it comes together. If it feels too sticky, add a little extra protein powder or cocoa powder.
Use a small cookie scoop to create evenly sized brownie balls that look polished and professional.
Want an extra chocolatey treat? Drizzle the brownie balls with melted dairy-free chocolate before adding the rainbow chocolate chips.
A pinch of flaky sea salt sprinkled on top adds a delicious sweet-and-salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate.
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