Easy Chocolate Coconut Date Energy Balls Recipe
These Easy Chocolate Coconut Date Energy Balls are a nutritious and delicious snack made with natural ingredients like medjool dates, desiccated coconut, raw cacao powder, and hemp seeds. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for a quick energy boost any time of the day. Rolled in shredded coconut, these no-bake energy balls are vegan, gluten-free, and require minimal prep and cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 10-12 energy balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Food Processor
- Cuisine: Vegan, Healthy Snack
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 20 large medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (shredded, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 2 Tbsp water
For Coating
- Additional desiccated coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Place a few spoonfuls of desiccated coconut into a small separate bowl; this is for rolling the energy balls later. Set both aside.
- Make the Mixture: In a large food processor, combine the pitted medjool dates, 1 cup of desiccated coconut, raw cacao powder, hemp seeds, and 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse the mixture until it forms a sticky, paste-like consistency. Add a splash more water if the mixture is too dry and not sticking together well.
- Form Balls: Scoop a few spoonfuls of the mixture with a large spoon and roll them between your palms to form balls. Then, roll each ball in the bowl with the extra desiccated coconut until fully coated. Place the finished balls onto the prepared parchment-lined tray. This part may be a little messy but fun!
- Repeat: Continue forming and rolling balls until all the mixture is used, making about 10-12 balls depending on your preferred size.
- Set the Balls: Place the tray with the energy balls in the freezer for about 2 hours to help them firm up.
- Serve and Store: Let the energy balls thaw for a couple of minutes before serving for the best soft and chewy texture. Store any leftovers in the fridge or freezer for freshness.
Notes
- If the mixture is too crumbly, add water a little at a time until it sticks well.
- You can substitute hemp seeds with chia seeds or flax seeds if desired.
- For a sweeter taste, add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey to the mixture.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
- These energy balls make a great pre-workout or mid-afternoon snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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