If you’re looking for a healthy snack that tastes great you’ve got to try these coconut date balls! These energy balls are made with just three ingredients and are so easy to prepare.
Medjool dates give a lovely caramel flavour to the balls but also act as a natural sweetener so there’s no need to add sugar. Dates give our bodies a great natural energy boost too, so give these balls a try when you hit the wall in the afternoon and start craving chocolate!
These date and coconut energy balls are vegan and gluten-free. They also freeze well so make a big batch and store them away for easy snacking.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE…
Only three ingredientsVegan and gluten-freeFreezer friendly
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of these date and coconut balls (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)…
Medjool DatesAlmondsDesiccated Coconut / Finely Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
HOW TO MAKE COCONUT DATE BALLS - STEP BY STEP
Pour almonds into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Throw the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and blitz until the mixture is well combined. If your find the mixture isn’t sticking together, add 1-2 tablespoon of water in and blitz again. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and roll into a ball. Pour some coconut onto a plate and roll the ball over the coconut to coat the outside. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
Don’t pulse the almonds for too long at the beginning or you’ll make almond butter. Just pulse them enough that they’re roughly chopped.Your mixture is ready when it holds together on its own without falling apart. If yours is having trouble sticking, gradually add a tablespoon or two of water while it’s being blitzed in the food processor.Feel free to double the batch.
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Don’t pulse the almonds for too long at the beginning or you’ll make almond butter. Just pulse them enough that they’re roughly chopped.
Your mixture is ready when it holds together on its own without falling apart. If yours is having trouble sticking, gradually add a tablespoon or two of water while it’s being blitzed in the food processor.Feel free to double the batch.
