Brownie Power Balls

By: Julia Huston

Serves: 12

Total Time: 10 minutes

Let’s be real - there are some nights that we can only think about one thing: chocolate. These brownie balls are the perfect fix for your late-night sweet tooth, without all the excess sugar and dairy. I like to make a batch once a week and store them in the fridge, but you could also double the recipe and pop those puppies in the freezer. They’re super quick and easy to make, involve no real cooking, and most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry already! Cocoa powder has an impressive range of benefits, too. It is rich in polyphenols, which are naturally occurring antioxidants found in foods such as chocolate, wine, and tea. Polyphenols are known for reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and improving cholesterol levels; they also improve blood flow to your brain and brain function (Healthline). If you still need another reason to make these delicious power balls, research from multiple studies has found that dark chocolate actually reduces stress levels. That’s right: more chocolate equals less stress! (American College of Cardiology).