Healthy Cocoa Balls

These cocoa balls have an ingredient no one will ever suspect! Creamy, chocolaty and healthy, couldn't ask for more!

Serves: about 35 balls

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  15 min

Ingredients

28 oz . can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
375 g dried black mission figs, with stems removed and softened if necessary.
1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup water, or more as needed
2-3 drops almond extract, optional
1-2 tsp. Cointreau orange liqueur

Coating Ideas
hemp hearts
unsweetned shredded coconut
ground pistachios or peanuts
cocoa powder

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, figs, flavouring and water, processing until smooth and dough-like.
2. Roll into tablespoon size balls and coat with a topping of your choice.
3. Refrigerate until serving.

Adapted from thehealthyfoodie.net