I taste like a fudge brownie.
A deep chocolate fudge brownie.
The following recipe defies all logic. No one will ever guess that such insanely-fudgey chocolate balls could possibly be 100% free of sugar, butter, and flour.
Shhhh… no need to tell anyone they’re healthy. 
Healthy? Who, me?
German-Chocolate Fudge Bites
(Makes 10-14 balls)
These were inspired by this recipe.
- 3/4 cup pitted dates (I like Sunmaid, because they are softer.) (120g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 2 T cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
- 2 T shredded coconut
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup raw pecans
- optional: feel free to add some chocolate chips
Blend all ingredients together very well. (I recommend using a food processor.) Squish the dough together. (I transferred the dough to a plastic bag then smushed it together in the bag. It’s much less messy this way!) Roll into balls, cookie-cuttered shapes, or bars… or you can even use it for a pie crust!
Click the following link to see: Calories + Nutrition Facts.
They’re pretty much everything you could ever want in a bite—coconut, pecans, and lots and lots of chocolate! On today’s to-do list: make more fudge bites. I’ve already eaten them all!
Question of the Day:
What recipes do you want to make today?
I try at least two experiments per day, since creating recipes is my job.
Today, I’m working on chocolate chunk cookies, molten chocolate pudding cake, and chocolate-raspberry truffle ice cream. So basically, it’s going to be one big chocolate fest. But that’s no different from any other day! (I’m also working on some non-chocolate recipes, and of course I have to cook actual meals as well… I’ve gotten really good at multitasking in the kitchen; it’s not hard to make a bunch of things at once if you’ve already made a mess.)
*I’ll write more about yesterday’s tv feature (with a link to the actual story) tomorrow. Thank you so much for all the well-wishes, both on the blog and CCK Facebook Page.
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These fudge babies look awesome! Love german chocolate. It should be a chocolate fest during valentines! All the upcoming recipes sound amazing, excited to see them!
I love these kinds of recipes..great for snack or a treat…simple ingredient list and preparation…I would say this one for sure!
Would it be weird to attempt to eat that second picture through the computer? Because that’s what it’s making me want to do!
I agree, Gina! Let’s figure out how to do that.
These look amazing – and perfect while I’m trying to cut refined sugar out of my diet during the week!
Mmm little bites of fudgy Heaven!
Saw your TV clip online – I loved how they brought the pie out to people on the street. It was hilariously awesome and I couldn’t stop smiling. Way too cool!
I haven’t had much time to experiment with new recipes, which is unfortunate. Hopefully soon though!
these little guys look mighty tasty! i might just have to make some this week…
I immediately thought of my mom when I saw the recipe title! She LOVES German chocolate cake!
I just made a lightened up tabbouleh recipe and a smoky southwestern cauliflower soup recipe – that’s about my max for recipe creation for the week! You’re lucky that you can play in the kitchen all day!
YUMMY!!! Now get back in the kitchen and keep on experimenting, girlfriend!!
I can’t wait for the molten chocolate pudding cake!
yum, I love these! Made them like 100000 times!? Maybe that’s because I am from Germany!?
I have a sweet potato shepherd’s pie in the oven right now to give me meals for my busy few days ahead! I’ve gotten pretty good at multi tasking in the kitchen as well. Those sound decadent!!
Oh my word, these look amazing!! Could you use another nut in place of the pecans?
Sure
These look super yum and HEALTHY! They sound like my favourite LARABAR flavour – cocoa coconut chew – in ball form! Yummay!
awesome..i should try this…idea to use it as a piecrust is so much like what i would love to do
The name alone has me HOOKED! Looks devine.
Yahoo!! I already have all of the ingredients (except pecans, gasp) in the house… On a whole other note, THANK YOU Katie for not abandoning this post. I work full-time, have week to week custody of an 8-year old, and embarked on this vegan path a few months ago. If it weren’t for you and other bloggers, I wouldn’t even know WHAT to eat these days… I VERY MUCH appreciate all you do and would like to thank you by sending you some organic canned peaches… (Yup, I have a peach tree that I’ve never ever sprayed…)
Aww Debbie, you are way too sweet! And you’re so lucky to have a peach tree… wow! Haha I have a banana tree… but it never yields any fruit!
Oooh! Love the coconut and pecan combo with the chocolate. I’m going to have to try that combo, it sounds delicious
They look so… innocent and cute… Like they all want to jump in my mouth!
I have weird a question. I am German but I don’t know what German chocolate or German chocolate cake is…. o_o
It’s chocolate and pecans and coconut… but apparently it’s not really German! It was named after an American whose last name was “German”
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hahaa, same thing here. But I am wiser now
When I saw that title of today’s post, all that went through my mind was “shut up.” These look awesome!!
The bites look wonderful! I love the teeth marks..I want to sink my teeth into one of those babies!
What recipes do I want to make today? Well…I tackled my fear of canning and canned over the weekend. So proud that I just did it!
Really enjoy these. And I have a packaged of pitted dates that I’ve been wondering what to make with.
Yum. I need to steal my friend’s food processor so I can make these!
oh – these look great! these will be made very very soon!
but one thing i still don´t really get (like Marty already asked):
when are chocolaty things considered “german chocolate xy…” ??
i wonder… not just because i´m german…;)
today i´ll be making spinach tortellini with spinach (duh) and lupin-filet.
but otherwise i´m keen on trying your chickpea-recipes with white beans and/or kidney beans (since i try the blood type thing from now on and they are “bad” for my b-type).
i really, really love your blog by the way!!
oh – and i wish i had your job…:)
Aww thank you! German-chocolate is chocolate and pecans and coconut… but apparently it’s not really German! It was named after an American whose last name was “German”
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ah ok – that explains quite a few things – thank you!
sadly it´s quite hard to find pecans over here (not overly expensive ones)…oh well. luxurious but tasty. 
well but it really isn´t that german, right.
thanks for answering!! Definitely NOT German, but delicious nevertheless
Those look amazing! I may add some protein powder because,other then that,they look really similar to Pure bars. I absolutely love them but they’re crazy expensive.
Thanks!
P.S. I can’t wait to see your tv debut!
Between these and the “Lara bars” I am going to have to start buying dates in bulk. I’ve made something similar to these before, but not with the coconut and pecans. I’ll just add this to the long list of “Katie” recipes I need to try. Thanks for doing this. You really rock. Check out the blog I wrote about you here: http://www.abqjournalfit.com/blog/2012/02/07/dreaming-of-dessert/
Mmmm I love german chocolate stuff so these look amazing!! If you molded these into bar shape they would be like a Larabar, right? Can’t wait to try them!
Yes!
Those look amazing! All they need is to be dipped in melted chocolate!
These fudge bites look outta this world good! Love love love that they’re totally naturally sweetened.
I don’t experiment nearly as much as I’d like to. It’s just that I don’t want to waste ingredients if I make something truly awful. It’s always why I tend to stick to the same veggies and fruits I already know I like and how to cook. I hate wasting money!
Mmmm that really is all my favorite things in one bite!!!
yummy!! I looove German chocolate. these look to die for <3 and I'm really excited for the molten chocolate pudding cake!
I want to make these as soon as I get home! Yum!
I love German chocolate! I often make my pancakes, brownies, and cakes with chocolate/coconut/nuts…such a great combination!
You are soooo gifted! Thanks for sharing your cooking/creative gifts with us. I was wondering if you could help me figure out HOW TO MAKE my own Corazonas chocolate chip oatmeal squares. They area soft, guey and sweet enough to make you feel good when you eat them : )
If you already have some recipe like it, could you please, please, please point me in its direction?
Thanks
Sofia
I’ve never heard of those squares… I’ll have to google it!
I have just made them, they taste VERY GOOD. However, the dough did not come together and was too dry for me, I added a few tablespoons of coconut milk and it came together beautifully. Really delicious!
I’m glad you were able to fix them! That’s one of the reasons I suggest using Sunmaid dates if possible… theyre much softer
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I definetly want to make this today
I just made these, using 3T of sweetened coconut and about 1/3 cup of pecans. They’re super addictive!
I work at Whole Foods, and we have a vegan german chocolate cookie that is my favorite cookie of all time. I bet this is just as great… but healthier!
German chocolate balls. Yes, yes, yes!
you know what I am always wondering: why it is called “German” chocolate. To me as a German, this makes no sense at all.
But still, I love all your fudge balls and theses are no exceptions
I just found out yesterday that it’s actually named after a guy whose last name is “German.” So it’s not really German at all!
These look heavenly! Exactly what I’m craving….gooey, chocolately, coconutty…mmm!
I have been in this insane “I want to make and eat everything” lately, so I’m sure some kind of concoction will be coming out of my kitchen this evening! I have Valentine’s Day sprinkles that I’ve been DYING to use. My birthday is on Valentine’s Day so it’s the perfect excuse to make something pink or chocolately (or BOTH!) every day in February, right? I’m thinking cookies tonight…mostly because I want the dough…oops
Do you think prunes would work instead of dates?
Sorry, I don’t know.
Yum – I love the combination of smooth chocolate with dreamy coconut and crunchy, crispy nuts!
And lol, I left your website open when I was making your carrot cake flake cereal this morning, and now my dad is browsing your site whilst nodding in approval!
I have everything I need at home… totally making these tonight!
I love your chocolate recipes — they are ta bomb! <3
Mm they look delicious- and tiny and cute!
I am the hugest lurker ever in blogs and what have you, but just wanted to pop in and say congratulations on the T.V feature, and that these look DELICIOUS. And I’ve just enrolled in my German subjects for uni, so it’s really excellent timing!
(Unfortunately, I’m mid-flare-up of recently diagnosed Crohn’s and can’t actually bloody eat these right now, but once the flare dies down…)
To make up for it I’m going to make your hot chocolate later today! :3
Wow, thank you, Lana! I hope the hot chocolate turned out well!
I’m so anxious to see your debut!
And these little bites of heaven look just marvelous. I don’t remember if I commented on yesterday’s post, but that apron was a great call. Too cute! 
German Chocolate Cake is my husband’s fave, but we are trying to eat healthier. I have a container of dates waiting to be used and I am totally making this for our dessert on Valentine’s Day. Thanks, Katie!
Brillant- LOVE german chocolate cake! I am making your chocolate chip cookie dough dip tonite
It is divine with chocolate graham crackers- Ohh Katie you should develop a chocolate graham cracker recipe- pretty please?
Try this recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/04/smores-graham-crackers/
A commenter said she added 1/2 cup cocoa powder and reduced the flour to 1/4c. Here’s a link to her comment: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/04/smores-graham-crackers/#comment-161629
Thanks- will try these ASAP
Katie I am so so proud of you! I just finished watching the news recap online and you look so pretty! Way to go! First Dallas, then the WORLD
You deserve it, you have the best blog ever. You’ve managed to prove that healthy eating doesn’t have to be depriving or tasteless. Keep it up, your doing a great job and motivating thousands 
Awww thank you so so much!
Yum. We’ve been talking to our kids a lot about green light (healthy foods), yellow light (sometimes foods) and red light foods (as little as possible). My 6 year old declare these a “terrific green light dessert.” I agree! Thanks.
These look fantastic! I love all the fudge bites/bars you have on your blog, they are some of my favorite recipes. Unfortunately, I don’t have a food processor with me at uni so making them will have to wait until I return home. sigh…
I think I’m going to tell my boss I have to leave the office STAT for an emergency…and bake your fudge bites! How long would they (and your other bars) keep? Do I have to put them in the fridge or do I “have” to est them all quickly?
They’ll probably last a few days un-fridged. But for optimum freshness, I’d store in the fridge for a week… or freeze for months!
Those look wonderful and they would be so portable!
These look delicious! I am about to get a Vitamix blender and was wondering…when you say to use a “food processor” can I use the Vitamix, or does it depend on the recipe? I don’t have a food processor at the moment… Thanks!
Honestly, I had trouble with the original fudge babies (a similar recipe) being very sticky when I made them in my vita. BUT I know a lot (a lot!) of commenters have made them in the vita with no trouble, so maybe I did something wrong. So I think that yes, it’ll work in a vita.
Thanks! I’m definitely gonna give it a try!
Oh wow, these look amazing. I am going to make these, this weekend or tonight!
another amazing looking recipe! you go girl! can’t wait try it out…
Y-U-M. Think about using organic mejdool dates (I buy mind at Whole Foods). Soak them in water for a bit to soften them up. They have an amazing, caramel-like sweetness.
I just made these little guys and they are so, so awesome! I didn’t have pecans so I used walnuts and cashews…about fifty/fifty. My 2 year old and 4 year old are currently chowing down.
I hope I can save my husband a couple…
Yum yum yum! I just made these for a get together I have tonight. I wish I had enough ingredients to make more! So good! I rolled mine in finely shredded coconut too.
whenever I eat German chocolate, the pecans are removed because of my nut allergy. is it possible to make these without pecans? or are they needed in the recipe to help the dough stay together? thanks Katie!
Try this recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/04/11/girl-scout-samoas-in-larabar-form/
Nicole, I’ve used cashews and almonds and they still taste amazing so it should work fine with other kinds of nuts
ohh nevermind, I just read that you wrote ‘nut allergy’, I thought you were just allergic to pecans, sorry!
YAY! Raw dessert – I love it! Thanks, I’m always looking for new raw recipes.
Just made these and they were sooo amazingly good and even the hubby approved them. I am so excited to have found your website. Mine came out pretty dry though, do you think it was because my dates were not fresh enough?
I think it’s just a difference among different types of dates. As I wrote in the recipe, I like Sunmaid because they’re super-soft!
Oh, my! These are incredible!!! I made a batch yesterday, and made more this afternoon. I’ve made many recipes from your blog, these are teh BEST.
Thank you!
Hmm they look good, Katie!! Will definitely try it some day. But now, I gotta try your ultimate brownie… it’s going to be a perfect valentine’s treat for my boyfriend!!
By the way, I’m wondering if you can share a list (and photo!) of your kitchen staples? Do you store your ingredients (e.g. dates, coconut) in jars? I know buying in bulk is cheaper but I find myself nibbling them before I even started baking!! It’d be great if you can share with us
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I should probably do a post with photos of my cabinet and fridge. Great idea
. I also have a short list of common items on my faq page:
What foods should I have on hand to make your recipes?
It’s difficult to give a short list, since every recipe is different. I do try to keep my recipes as simple as possible (i.e. no hard-to-find flours or other obscure ingredients you likely don’t have on hand). Some items called for in many of my recipes: cocoa powder, rolled oats, spelt flour (or ww pastry or oat flour), almond milk, bananas, coconut butter, pitted dates, nunaturals stevia (or agave or maple syrup or regular sugar), applesauce, and peanut butter.
I just made these…….FABULOUS!! I couldn’t find the sunmaid brand and had to pulse them a lot in the food processor as they were kinda hard. I will hunt for the sunmaid brand because there will be a next time, these were to die for!!
Awww, comments are closed on your video post! I loved the piece and had to tell you though
Congratulations!
Katie, just wanted to let you know you’re awesome – just in case you don’t hear it often enough! I can’t eat sugar – I’m a former sugar addict, it makes me terribly sick, and diabetes runs in my family. To me, the stuff is essentially poison. I also don’t eat much dairy except for some butter. SO, you can only imagine how hysterical I was to discover your chocolate frosting shots. I hadn’t had dessert in forever. My husband kept laughing at me licking the spatula clean. Anyways, THANK YOU!! And I can’t wait to try your coconut banana fudge
Thank you so so much!
Wow… I just read the news feature and it’s so nice… it just seems a happy story with an unexpected happy ending… congratulation, CCK.
Really. Your story is kind of inspiring… keep on inspiring us!
(:
ps: plus, on a more egoistic side, I can’t say I’m not happy of the fact that you aren’t going to stop posting cc recipes!
Wow Katie, I just made these (but I used cashews and almonds since pecans are kinda expensive here in germany) and they turned out great! Although I think I’ve used a little too much cocoa, they still taste amazing! This was actually the first time I’ve tried one of your recipes (but I’ve already looked through a lot of them) and all I gotta say is: I will definitely try some others now! Thank you for this great blog
These are terrific! I had great success with Dole packaged dates, which were sufficiently moist to bring the mixture together. I also used sweetened flaked coconut, which probably added a little more moisture than using unsweetened shredded. Rolled some in cocoa powder, some in coconut, and some in chopped pecans, and they looked so elegant, all lined up on platter. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!
The German Chocolate fudge bites–I developed a recipe that is very similar, but with Carob powder, and sunflower seeds–for anyone who has a problem with chocolate. They are delicious. The dates make it sweet enough.
Absolutely delish Katie! I just got done making these and covering them in your hot chocolate butter…I think I am in a chocolate coma. Thanks for another fudge baby variety…love them all!
I just made these today. I can’t even begin to describe how good they were. I know my grandkids are going to love these tomorrow night when they are over. Thanks for the recipe
OMG. My tastebuds just ran away to your kitchen.
I made these today…AMAZING! I did add a little bit of mini choc chips and I added almond slivers in place of coconut(not a huge fan of coconuts). My 10 yr old son loved them and he noted that they had a slight coffee flavor to them, maybe from the cacao? LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Thank you for the recipe! P.S. we are also HUGE fans of your healthier sugar cookies
Hello,
I just stumbled upon your site a week ago and almost fell off of my chair. Being vegan, I am always looking for simple sweet recipes. I am a huge chocoholic and do eat it at least once a day. Your recipes are awesome and I am going to make them all for all my carnivore friends. They won’t know what hit them. YOU ARE GREAT. Please keep the recipes coming. You have a reader and fan for life. Any plans to release a cook book?
Thanks
Shawn Hammond
Aww Shawn, that means a lot to me!
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I am working on a cookbook… but it’s in the very beginning stages right now
Love from another vegan chocoholic!
I just made these, and I used unsweetened coconut and almonds (because I didn’t have pecans.) Absolutely delicious!! Thanks for another great recipe!
YUM! I make this with jsut one nut and one dried fruit…calling them (awkwardly) Nut Balls….But we just made Almond & cherry ones and renamed the concept ROLY POLYS! Much less embarrassing name for a treat we eat often!
LOL!
LOVE this recipe! I’ve made all your fudge babies and these are by FAR the best of the bunch. I used Dutch Process Cocoa and did add two tablespoons of chocolate chips, which made them even more amazing.
love the sound of all your recipes but this was the first one my friends and I decided to try…absolutely incredible! we didn’t have vanilla extract but we did have almond so we used that instead and then rolled them in more cocoa powder before freezing them before dinner. Cannot wait to make more!!!!!!! Already craving them again.
looks great! hard to believe that they will stick together so well, i am definitely going to try this tonight!
Hi! I love your blog (I’m in Dallas area too!) and I was wondering what type of blender/food processor most people are using to have success.
I was using a cheap blender I got from Target and had a some success and some awful messes. So, I went and got a small food processor and was eager to try some more of the recipes but still not getting the results like I see on here with the bean recipes, etc. I find when I dump everything in, half of the stuff gets stuff under the blades and I end up having to dig it out with a spatual or something – (last night my finger slipped while washing it and I ended up in the ER getting stiches last night!)
Who knew healthy cooking could be so dangerous!
I’ve heard mention of Vita-Mix and Magic Bullet. Anyone have a recomendation for a product that works well for all the recipes(and is safe!). Thanks!
I have a Cuisinart and HIGHLY recommend it! Yes, it was expensive, but mine is around 7 years old and still is very powerful.
I am so sorry about your hand
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Thank you! I will check into one of those (after the stitches come out!) I can’t believe I did something so dumb- my finger just slipped and there was the blade. I love your blog and will keep trying (once my husband will let me back into the kitchen). lol
It looks like the Cuisinarts are in about the $200 range? I could handle that. Couln’t believe how pricey those Vita-Mix are. The Magic Bullet seems to get mixed reviews people either love it or hate it. I never cared about a food processor until I found this blog! It’s going to be 2-3 weeks before I can buy one so if anybody reads this and has specific model # or info they can share of one they are really happy with I would appreciate it. Thanks!
These are awesome. Just made them for my daughter for Valentines Day.
I just made a double batch of these! Amazing! My 3 year old and I both agree they are delish and we can’t wait to try out some of your other recipes!! Thank you;)
I’m going to try these with just a pinch of chili powder for my husband
how big are the german chocolate fudge bites
how big are the chocolate fudge bites??
Just made these tonight. Very good. I had a hard time though getting the balls to stay together. They kept crumbling. I couldn’t find the brand of dates you recommended so I wonder if it was because my dates weren’t as soft. I think I put too much coco in too. I’m definatly going to try these again though!
I’m assuming these need to be stored in the fridge…and that they freeze well?!!
You can leave them out a few days, actually, if you prefer
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They won’t last a few days at our house, though
One day, maybe 
I would have to hide them from myself and my family for them to last longer.
Sending you yet another props girl, you know how to rock it in the kitchen! <3
These are the most delicious thing i’ve ever eaten in my life. I’m lactose-intollerant so to be able to have chocolatey treats again and are actually healthy is amazing! Thank you so much Katie for the fantastic recipes!
I made these today and they are delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I found it via Pinterest.
On top of being as delicious as they look, they really picked up my blood sugar quickly, which is awesome because I tend to become a *tad* cranky when I’m hungry. Good work!
Hello, without reading all 128 comments, is there any reason mine won’t make balls??? I love these and have made them several times, but I would really like them to roll into balls. The way I take it now is in a ziploc bag and it looks as though I am eating dirt LOL! (Don’t care the dirt like stuff tastes amazing) haha Any help????
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Have you tried smushing the stuff inside the ziploc REALLY hard? Also, as recommended in the post, I use sunmaid dates because they are softer.
When I was blending mine, I could see it was coming out crumbly and dry- probably because my dates were drier. I just added 2 tablespoons of water, and it was sorted right out. I would say if you’re making these again, and you can’t get it into balls, add a water a little bit at a time until it reaches the right moisture level… It should begin to form a clump in the food processor, if you have enough moisture.
Oh my! These really are delish! Thanks so much for a yummy recipe. My four year old said “And these are healthy so we can have these whenever we want!” (That comes form my kid who loves sugar—and being her mom I am happy to find her other options!) THANKS!
awww
These Lara bars look amazing, I was wondering if you could use other dried fruits in place of dates, I love dates, but have some left over prunes from a dif recipe. I will try anyway.
I just made them with prunes…they are great! so next question (I am new to your blog) is how to store and how long they will keep. I like to make things in bulk when I can… so I have it when I don’t have a lot of time. Thanks…I will try them on my kids in just a moment!
Yum, so glad to hear they turned out well. I actually have some prunes in my cabinet… I might have to try your idea!
I like them better today! My oldest likes them as well, my youngest thinks they taste like raisens…(which he thinks is bad) so I will still try the dates. Thanks for the inspiration!
What can you use instead of the dates? They are high on the GI scale. thanks!
i would like to try these for my b-day, but i have a probably really stupid question: 2 T cocoa powder, coconut… what or how much is a T?
tablespoon. Sorry for the confusion!
These are wonderful! Could they become rum balls?
They DO make wonderful rum balls. I used extra cocoa, added prunes, less coconut and toasted pecans. Yum!
With rum instead of vanilla, with a bit more…
These are simply amazing. They work perfect for “The Belly Fat Cure” diet of a low sugar low garb treat. I’m no Betty Crocker but I could make these all day. Thank you so much for the recipe.
SO DELICIOUS! thank you again Katie for another spectacular recipe!!!
would like to try it next time with a different nut, perhaps almonds or walnuts…..
OMG! These are my new favorite treats! Thank you for the recipe! YUM!
I just made these for the first time and I LOVED them! We gave up sweets and flour for lent and it has been tough on those days when you will like just a little sweet treat that doesn’t have refined and artificial sugars. Since we are eating fruits, this recipe works out just fine. This little treat is just perfect!! Thanks!
Fabulous! I made them with organic walnuts instead of pecans and used raw cacao…I’m not a big chocolate fan, but there were out of this world…Thanks and Thanks again : )
I am not a fan of coconut but i really want to try this recipe because i have a brownie OBSESSION. Can I eliminate the coconut or replace it with something else and still get the chocolate fudge brownie taste??
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/10/13/make-these-now/
I made these almost two weeks ago, just found 4 left in a container in the fridge. They are still yummy!!! I used golden raisins because I didn’t have any dates. I only had one tablespoon of cocoa powder so I used a tablespoon of instant sugar free cappucino mix. They were delicious!!!
Oh, I forgot, I also rolled them in some graham cracker crumbs!!!
Wow, just made these and they are delicious (and easy)!! I used sliced almonds since I didn’t have any pecans. I was going to bring these for my dad and stepmom tomorrow but I’m not sure they’re going to last that long. (c:
Absolutely delicious. Love that I can give them to my kids guilt free. And they can help in rolling them into balls or cutting them out. I’ll be doing double batches from now on!
I just made them and have fell in love. While reminiscent of traditional fudge, I loved the unique taste and texture of these babies… These left me feeling more satisfied then I would ever have snacking on traditional fudge. I ate three as a mid-afternoon snack, and that kept me going til dinner… You don’t need to be a vegan, vegetarian or raw foodie to love these either, that’s my feeling… Maybe I’m biased because I love dried fruits and nuts, but I think anyone looking for an out of the ordinary chcolate treat should give these a try. They are so tasty! Their healthiness is just a bonus!!
These look so good! I wonder if they’d work without the pecans? What could we substitute?
Any other nuts, probably
anything other than nuts? My son has a few friends with nut allergies & i’d love to let them try these too! I have mini choc chips and graham crackers – wonder if adding either of those would make up for the bulk of the pecans, or throw off the texture too much?
Ideas?
Just made these!! Such a fabulous recipe! I was hooked at first bite! Along with your nutella and cookie dough recipes! Can’t wait to try more!
I’ve made these 3 times in the last week and a half. Hahah, so yeah… they’re good!
These things are the bomb!!! I am a chocoholic and these fit the bill perfectly! I used dark chocolate cocoa and it was great!
Love these!!! Only problem was they didn’t quite make it into ball form–I ate them right from the food processor. Yummmmmm!
amazing!! Love them. I love that you don’t use artificial sweeteners, and can still say ‘sugar free’ about your treats. Just what I’ve been waiting for! Have you used pitted dates in a cookie yet? Or cookie bar? Actually, if I could put in a request
My mom used to make magic cookie bars when I was a kid (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/magic-cookie-bars-from-eagle-brand/) and I would love to see a clean version of it!
I’m actually working on them! So far I have a basic coconut-bar recipe, but I need to incorporate the chocolate and the base. If you’re interested, here’s my tester recipe that I’m going to work with:
Coconut Crack Bars
Makes 6-8
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) (80g)
1/4 cup agave or maple syrup (or 1/4 cup water and 2-3 stevia packs)
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil (melted or hard)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
Combine in a food processor. Squish in a small container (I used a 7×5) and fridge for an hour before trying to cut. (Or freeze for 15 minutes.) Can be stored in fridge or freezer
hi.
i can’t find any shredded coconuts in our grocery store.living in kuwait.lots of dates though.heh.are dessicated coconut ok?
thanks.
following you on pinterest.
Sorry, I’m not sure… but there are other versions without coconut
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http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/fudge-baby-mania/
Did you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
unsweetened, but either is fine.
omg I just made these and they’re awesome!!! my boyfriend was like is there butter? Is there sugar?? haha!
I think these look devine! I made your chocolate fudge pie more than once now and each time I add a different twist. The first time I skipped the crust and added mint and set it in a loaf pan, sort of like a chocolate pate. This time I added coconut extract and a handful of coconut and used a mini ice cream scoop to make them into ball. they look similar to these ones with a less fudgy texture, but OMG! Yum-o-rama! Love your site and come here often for healthy desserts!
Thanks for sharing!
~M
My 2.5 year old daughter and I just made these. I handed her one when we were all done. “Is it a ball?” She asked me. “Yeah.” “Is it a poo ball?” HAHAHAHAHA She tasted one and wanted to eat them all. They are delicious. And, I don’t have to feel bad about giving her one
P.S. I didn’t have any pecans, so I used walnuts. Still delicious. I wonder how they’d go with a bit of cherry and some macadamia nuts?
Anything with macadamia nuts sounds good to me!
These are so good! Next time I’ll triple the batch so others can have some.
So, ummm… I pinned this recipe with pinterest so that I knew where to find it again, and lo and behold, it was repinned 202 times!!! You are amazing! Keep up with the awesome recipes like this one!
Just made them, they came out great. It was quick (and I liked that it was just a little recipe) and the kids and hubby all thought it was great. Next I’m going to try a variation with coconut oil for creaminess and oats and millet instead of the coconut. THANKS!
I made these today – was a bit difficult to make balls out of the dough (had to put it in a bag like you did, smush it into a ball, put in the fridge for a while, and even then it was still crumbly) but after letting the balls sit in the fridge for a few hours, these were absolutely divine. I think I might like them even more than the regular chocolate peanut butter fudge babies I usually make. Sooooo good
Having trouble getting the mixture to stick together. Am I missing something??
Did you use sunmaid dates? And squish in a bag?
OMG! It was fantastic, I added flaxseed to it!
LOVE IT!
These are FABULOUS! My hubby and I cannot quit making and eating them! We’re addicted! YUMMY!
Wow. These are so amazing. I made them with unsweetened coconut, and some vanilla stevia, and almonds (I didn’t have any pecans) and they were unbelievably delicious. THANK YOU
Love your website… I am on a strict diet, trying to lose weight for my wedding that is in three months and I love sweets and CHOCOLATE just like you. So having these wonderful alternative to make is great! Your recipes are very much appreciated!
THANKS
Katie I just made these and ate two holy moly they are delicious… totally take that chocolate need away… also for a change i made them with raw almonds… I had those in my kitchen!
I made these with peanuts, as that’s what I had on hand. So good. I’ll be making these again!
I just made some but used cashews and walnuts instead of the pecans and rolled it in ground pistachios. Absolutely delicious.
Made these tonight and they are awesome!!! I think I am going to try to make a chocolate cherry version with some dried cherries!!! You are lovely! Keep coming up with these awesome tasty snacks!
Does a vitamin purée the dried dates to make these? I Am considering making the big purchase! I would like to know if it works. The dates are so hard on my food processor (bullet express)
Some people say it works, but I really don’t like making them in my Vita mix as they get super-sticky. I’d HIGHLY recommend a good food processor. Mine is a Cuisinart and it’s like 7 years old but still works well!
Looking forward to trying this recipe, in the meantime contemplating making this my “homepage” on my computer.
Just made these today … they’re so good!
Hi Katie, I was attempting to make this recipe but I am not sure how much dates to use. Your recipe says that 3/4 cup = 120g, but my date package says that 3/4 cup = 60g, so I am not sure if I should use 3/4 cup OR 120g?
Yeah, packages lie a lot when it comes to how much something weighs! It’s crazy! Like it’ll say a 1/2 cup of oats is 40 grams… when really if you measure it it’s 1/3 cup! No clue why they are so inaccurate.
I am really disappointed in the nutritional value that were assigned to these. They look yummy, but to list these as 0g of sugar is terribly irresponsible. For anyone who doesn’t know better or is just making the switch to preparing foods without processed sugar may not realize how high the sugar is in dates. While there isn’t any processed sugar in this recipe, dates are still a sugar and the nutritional value is distorted.
I would strongly encourage you to re-evaluate how you determine the nutrients and or not post them if you can not find a way to do so more accurately.
Pamela, it specifically says “added sugars.” It doesn’t say 0 grams of sugar.
my date package lies!!! 120g it is! lol
These are UH-MA-ZING!!!!! I love that they can be made in less than 5 min! My problem is that I don’t stop eating them once they are made
How do you control yourself?! I seriously work out 5x a week just to eat chocolate 
Control? Who has control around chocolate?
These were SO Yummy!!! We ate them up and my daughter didn’t leave the table til she ate her fill.lol
boo to that lady giving you a hard time about the nutritional info. way to be like the ONE negative comment…….wow. sugar from any kind of fruit is 100 x better than refined processed sugar OBVIOUSLY.how rude.
So I recently found your blog, I think this is the first recipe I stumbled upon, but I have been ADDICTED to looking through your recipes ever since! It’s finals week and I can hardly study for 5 minutes without finding myself clicking through your page! Despite it’s ability to induce procrastination, I am absolutely in love with this blog.
JUST made these.. they are divine!! Super simple, quick, easy clean up, AND I had all the ingredients on hand. It doesn’t get any better than that! Genius recipe.. Thanks
Fabulously delicious! I left out the coconut and they’re still great!
This recipe is just awesome! I love chocolate, but fight the weight it adds. And this is finally a recipe where I can eat chocolate without feeling bad about it. Thanks for sharing.
I made these yesterday and loved them! I had to soak my dates for 20 min or so because they were hard and I think next time I would add another tablespoon of cacao powder for extra chocolate-y taste. Thanks for an awesome recipe! I was blown away by the fact that every ingredient was healthy! Have you ever made these bites with any other type of nut with success?
I haven’t, but I know a lot of the commenters said they used other nuts successfully
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