Description
Coconut Chocolate Energy Balls are a healthy, no-bake snack packed with energy and flavor, ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup almonds or cashews
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
1/3 cup almond or peanut butter
Pinch of salt
Optional: chia seeds, flax seeds, or protein powder
Instructions
1. Soak dates for 10 minutes if dry.
2. Add dates, nuts, cocoa powder, nut butter, salt, and optional mix-ins to a food processor.
3. Blend until sticky and well combined.
4. Scoop and roll mixture into balls, then coat with shredded coconut.
5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
Optional: Add vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor.
Make ahead and freeze for quick snacks anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Chocolate Energy Balls, Healthy Snack, No-Bake Snack