Gluten free, paleo, vegan, egg free, peanut free, no bake and SO easy to make!
No one will ever guess that such fudgy chocolate balls could possibly be 100% free of sugar, butter, and flour.
Shhhh… no need to tell anyone they’re healthy. 
Healthy?
Who, me?
Since creating recipes is my full-time job, I try at least two new recipe experiments every day, and this was one of the successes of last week.
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.
German Chocolate Fudge Bites
(Makes 10-14 balls)
Inspired by my Hot Fudge Brownie Larabars
- 3/4 cup pitted dates (120g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 tbsp 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 for best results, as they’ll be very sticky in a blender. 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!
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Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
8th February 2012 at 3:15 pmThese 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!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
8th February 2012 at 3:27 pmWould it be weird to attempt to eat that second picture through the computer? Because that’s what it’s making me want to do! 😉
Erin says
8th February 2012 at 4:45 pmI agree, Gina! Let’s figure out how to do that.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
8th February 2012 at 3:30 pmThese look amazing – and perfect while I’m trying to cut refined sugar out of my diet during the week!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
8th February 2012 at 3:31 pmMmm 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!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
8th February 2012 at 3:32 pmthese little guys look mighty tasty! i might just have to make some this week… 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
8th February 2012 at 3:35 pmI immediately thought of my mom when I saw the recipe title! She LOVES German chocolate cake!
Bethany @ Bananas for Smoothies says
8th February 2012 at 3:42 pmYUMMY!!! Now get back in the kitchen and keep on experimenting, girlfriend!! 🙂
Judah Raine Mayo says
8th February 2012 at 3:44 pmI can’t wait for the molten chocolate pudding cake!
Jutta says
8th February 2012 at 3:45 pmyum, I love these! Made them like 100000 times!? Maybe that’s because I am from Germany!? 😉
katie @KatieDid says
8th February 2012 at 3:51 pmI 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!!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
8th February 2012 at 4:01 pmOh my word, these look amazing!! Could you use another nut in place of the pecans?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th February 2012 at 5:54 pmSure 🙂
Anna @ The Guiltless Life says
8th February 2012 at 4:01 pmThese look super yum and HEALTHY! They sound like my favourite LARABAR flavour – cocoa coconut chew – in ball form! Yummay!
sudha says
8th February 2012 at 4:14 pmawesome..i should try this…idea to use it as a piecrust is so much like what i would love to do
Debbie S. says
8th February 2012 at 4:37 pmYahoo!! 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…)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th February 2012 at 5:55 pmAww 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!
Allyson says
30th May 2013 at 9:35 pmWe lived in the Caribbean with banana trees everywhere. Mine had never produced fruit until a wise old Jamican friend told me what to do. Mine were about 10 ft tall. He took his machete and cut the tree down to about 2 ft. You have to cut the tree trunk at an angle about 2 ft tall. You will start to see new shoots emerge from the middle. They will produce fruit I promise. Mine had over 50 bananas at one time.
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
8th February 2012 at 4:41 pmOooh! Love the coconut and pecan combo with the chocolate. I’m going to have to try that combo, it sounds delicious 😀
Marty says
8th February 2012 at 4:45 pmThey 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th February 2012 at 5:56 pmIt’s chocolate and pecans and coconut… but apparently it’s not really German! It was named after an American whose last name was “German” :).
Caro says
8th February 2012 at 7:13 pmhahaa, same thing here. But I am wiser now 😉
Erin says
8th February 2012 at 4:46 pmWhen I saw that title of today’s post, all that went through my mind was “shut up.” These look awesome!! 🙂
Erin says
8th February 2012 at 4:50 pmReally enjoy these. And I have a packaged of pitted dates that I’ve been wondering what to make with.
Aja says
8th February 2012 at 5:03 pmYum. I need to steal my friend’s food processor so I can make these!
lisa says
8th February 2012 at 5:05 pmoh – 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…:)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th February 2012 at 5:57 pmAww 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” :).
lisa says
8th February 2012 at 7:05 pmah ok – that explains quite a few things – thank you!
well but it really isn´t that german, right. 😉 sadly it´s quite hard to find pecans over here (not overly expensive ones)…oh well. luxurious but tasty. 🙂
Michaela says
9th February 2012 at 3:00 pmthanks for answering!! Definitely NOT German, but delicious nevertheless 🙂
Maddie says
8th February 2012 at 5:12 pmThose 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! 🙂
Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola says
8th February 2012 at 5:28 pmMmmm 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!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 1:22 amYes! 🙂
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen says
8th February 2012 at 5:32 pmThose look amazing! All they need is to be dipped in melted chocolate!
Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says
8th February 2012 at 7:09 pmyummy!! I looove German chocolate. these look to die for <3 and I'm really excited for the molten chocolate pudding cake!
Hilliary @Happily Ever Healthy says
8th February 2012 at 7:19 pmI want to make these as soon as I get home! Yum!
Sofia says
8th February 2012 at 7:51 pmYou 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 1:24 amI’ve never heard of those squares… I’ll have to google it!
Julia M says
8th February 2012 at 7:58 pmI 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!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:19 pmI’m glad you were able to fix them! That’s one of the reasons I suggest using Sunmaid dates if possible… theyre much softer :).
Raney says
8th February 2012 at 8:24 pmI just made these, using 3T of sweetened coconut and about 1/3 cup of pecans. They’re super addictive!
LizAshlee says
8th February 2012 at 3:25 pmI love these kinds of recipes..great for snack or a treat…simple ingredient list and preparation…I would say this one for sure! 🙂
Faith @ For the Health of It says
8th February 2012 at 3:37 pmI 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!
Andrea says
8th February 2012 at 8:53 pmI 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!
Charissa says
8th February 2012 at 9:06 pmGerman chocolate balls. Yes, yes, yes!
Moni'sMeals says
8th February 2012 at 4:27 pmThe name alone has me HOOKED! Looks devine. 🙂
Michaela says
8th February 2012 at 9:32 pmyou 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 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:20 pmI 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!
Anna Lynn says
8th February 2012 at 9:32 pmThese 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 🙂
Lauren says
8th February 2012 at 9:36 pmDo you think prunes would work instead of dates?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:21 pmSorry, I don’t know.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
8th February 2012 at 4:46 pmThe 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!
Catalina Maya says
8th February 2012 at 10:15 pmYum – 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! 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:22 pm🙂 🙂
Nancy says
8th February 2012 at 5:15 pmBetween 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/
LisaEesa says
8th February 2012 at 10:28 pmI have everything I need at home… totally making these tonight!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
8th February 2012 at 10:31 pmI love your chocolate recipes — they are ta bomb! <3
Lana says
8th February 2012 at 11:21 pmI 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:26 pmWow, thank you, Lana! I hope the hot chocolate turned out well!
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
8th February 2012 at 6:26 pmThese fudge bites look outta this world good! Love love love that they’re totally naturally sweetened.
Kristin @ STUFT Mama says
8th February 2012 at 11:32 pmI’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! 🙂
Amber K says
8th February 2012 at 6:51 pmI 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!
natalie @ southern fit foodie says
8th February 2012 at 6:55 pmMmmm that really is all my favorite things in one bite!!!
Amy says
9th February 2012 at 12:00 amGerman 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!
Cammy says
9th February 2012 at 12:16 amBrillant- 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?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:29 pmTry this recipe: https://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: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/04/smores-graham-crackers/#comment-161629
cammy says
9th February 2012 at 6:18 pmThanks- will try these ASAP
Tierney @ Get Your Veg On says
8th February 2012 at 7:40 pmI love German chocolate! I often make my pancakes, brownies, and cakes with chocolate/coconut/nuts…such a great combination!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
8th February 2012 at 8:08 pmI definetly want to make this today 😀
nina says
9th February 2012 at 1:09 amYum. 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.
Katie @ Nutrition in a peanut shell says
8th February 2012 at 11:00 pmMm they look delicious- and tiny and cute!
Maria Carolina Rueda says
9th February 2012 at 12:50 amKatie 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 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:29 pmAwww thank you so so much!
Emilia says
9th February 2012 at 10:36 amThese 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…
Sarah says
9th February 2012 at 1:12 pmI 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?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:30 pmThey’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! 🙂
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
9th February 2012 at 1:44 pmThose look wonderful and they would be so portable!
Renee says
9th February 2012 at 2:52 pmThese 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!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
9th February 2012 at 3:32 pmHonestly, 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.
Renee says
12th February 2012 at 9:39 pmThanks! I’m definitely gonna give it a try!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
9th February 2012 at 4:07 pmOh wow, these look amazing. I am going to make these, this weekend or tonight! 🙂
erin says
9th February 2012 at 6:34 pmI 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…
Charis @ MannaTreats says
9th February 2012 at 4:09 pmanother amazing looking recipe! you go girl! can’t wait try it out…