These sweet and satisfying Cacao Low-Carb Energy Balls make a delightful low-carb snack to take on the go. Finding healthy, satisfying and low-carb snacks can be a challenge.While NuTrial Nut Granola makes a great portable option to snack on like trail mix, you can also use your favorite granola to make other tasty treats, such as these creamy cheesecake-like energy balls.

HOW TO MAKE LOW-CARB ENERGY BALLS

You’ll need a food processor to achieve the smoothest, best results with your fat bombs, as well as these simple ingredients:

- Cream cheese. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start blending. This way, everything mixes thoroughly and you have a soft, smooth texture.

- Almond butter. This should also be at room temperature. Smooth almond butter is the easiest to blend. And to ensure your energy balls are in fact low-carb, make sure your almond butter is sugar-free.

- Monk fruit sweetener. This adds a touch of sweetness to your chocolate bites. Feel free to use more or less to satisfy your taste.

- Vanilla extract. The real stuff (not imitation vanilla) will give you the best flavor.

NuTrail Cacao Granola. For crunch and added chocolate flavor.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND SWAPS

If you don’t have all of the ingredients for these energy balls, here are a few simple swaps to try out:

- Use a different nut butter if you’re not a fan of almond butter. Peanut or cashew would work well.

- Feel free to try a different keto-friendly sweetener, or leave it out altogether.

- You can use almond or another extract to replace vanilla to flavor.

- Add a tablespoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder for an extra dose of chocolate.

- Use a different Nut Granola for an alternate flavor.

STORING SUGGESTIONS

These energy balls are soft and can melt easily, so it’s best to keep them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. In the freezer, they’ll last for up to three months. In the fridge, they’ll last for about a week.

RECIPE

Serves: 9

Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

¼ cup smooth almond butter

1–2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener

½ tsp vanilla

Pinch salt

½ cup NuTrail Cacao Granola

METHOD

In a food processor, blend the cream cheese, almond butter, monk fruit, vanilla, and salt until smooth, light, and fluffy.
Add the granola and pulse a few times to combine. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container in the fridge for at least an hour.
After chilling, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.

MORE LOW-CARB RECIPES

Try these other easy keto recipes next:

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Cacao Low-Carb Energy Balls Recipe