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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Sweet and Chewy Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls Recipe

Indulge in these guilt-free Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls, a nutritious treat that satisfies your sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Dried Dates Soaked in warm water
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Or any nut or seed of choice
  • 1 cup Raw Cacao Powder Unsweetened cocoa powder can be used instead
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or Honey Honey is not vegan
For Texture
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened) Can substitute with other unsweetened shredded fruits
For Binding & Moisture
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Grapeseed oil works as a substitute
For Consistency
  • Warm Water Add as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried dates in a bowl covered with warm water for about 20 minutes.
  2. Pulse chopped walnuts in a food processor until coarsely ground for about 10-15 seconds.
  3. Drain the softened dates and blend them with the ground walnuts until a sticky blend forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Add the raw cacao powder, shredded coconut, and maple syrup to the mixture and blend until sticky. Adjust consistency with warm water as needed.
  5. Line a plate with parchment paper. Set aside remaining shredded coconut in a dish for coating.
  6. Grease hands with coconut oil, take tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture, and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter, coating each in reserved shredded coconut.
  7. Place the rolled energy balls on the parchment-lined plate and freeze for 20-30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
  8. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, soak dates well and don't skip the chilling time for better texture and flavor.

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