These 5 ingredient coconut date balls are made with just a few simple ingredients, including Medjool dates, shredded coconut, and cashews. These treats are easy to make and packed with flavor!
Not only are these date coconut balls naturally sweet and a great way to get some healthy fats, but they are also vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. Whether you need a midday snack or a healthy snack option, these little bites are a great option that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Having these date bites and this yummy flaxseed pudding on hand in the fridge is always a lifesaver for me.
Many energy bites you find at your local grocery store are filled with added sugar, mostly from refined sugar and not natural sweeteners. These coconut date energy balls have a natural sweetness which makes them perfect for a delicious snack and sweet treat all in one.
Ingredients
Substitutions
Cashews and almonds- I prefer to use mostly cashews because it gives these bites a nice nutty flavor but you can use whatever nuts or seeds you have on hand. Pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pistachios would all work great in this easy recipe.
Step by step
- Add the pitted dates, unsweetened shredded coconut, cashews, almonds, and melted coconut oil to a food processor.
- Blend on high for about 5 minutes until everything starts to form together.
- Roll the date mixture into bite-sized balls.
Dates are a healthy fruit to include in your diet. They are high in fiber and antioxidants.
Dates are fiber-rich, have healthy fats, and have natural sugars. They are also low in sodium.
Add-ins
Here are some ideas of ways you can change up these date balls.
- You can add vanilla protein powder to make these into coconut date protein balls.
- Adding maple syrup or honey will give these bites a sweeter flavor which is perfect if you have a sweet tooth.
- Hempseeds would be great to add to these.
- To up the fiber content in these, you can add some ground flaxseed.
- If you want to have a nice chocolate flavor you can add unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Adding chia seeds is another way to add protein to these.
- Adding a chocolate drizzle to these will be great if you have a sweet craving.
- To add a little more vanilla flavor, you can add vanilla extract. Almond extract would also taste amazing in these.
Storing
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days. You can also freeze these and grab one or two anytime you need an easy snack.
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Recipe
Coconut Date Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup cashews
- ¼ cup almonds
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil melted
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- food processor or blender
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend on high for about 5 minutes or until it starts to combine and stick together.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
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- You can add vanilla protein powder to make these into coconut date protein balls.
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- Adding maple syrup or honey will give these bites a sweeter flavor which is perfect if you have sweet tooth.
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- Hempseeds would be great to add to these.
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- To up the fiber content in these, you can add some ground flaxseed.
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- If you want to have a nice chocolate flavor you can add unsweetened cocoa powder.
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- Adding chia seeds is another way to add protein to these.
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- Adding a chocolate drizzle on top of these will be great if you have a sweet craving.
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- To add a little more vanilla flavor, you can add vanilla extract. Almond extract would also taste amazing in these.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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