Description
Wholesome and delicious coconut date energy balls, perfect for a healthy snack or quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (96g)
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10 dates)
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a food processor, combine the shredded coconut, pitted Medjool dates, and pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Blend together: Keep blending, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. You’ll know it’s done when the mixture is sticky and can hold its shape when pressed together—about 2-3 minutes of blending.
- Form the balls: Using your hands, take approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place them on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the coating: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
- Dip and set: Retrieve the frozen energy balls, and one by one, dip them into the melted chocolate. Shake off any excess and arrange them back on the lined sheet.
- Drizzle extra chocolate (optional): If desired, drizzle any remaining chocolate over the balls and sprinkle with extra flaked coconut.
- Store appropriately: Once the chocolate sets, store your Coconut Date Energy Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
These energy balls are customizable. Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg