Coconut Date Balls (No Bake)
Coconut Date Balls are a healthy dessert packed with natural sweetness, perfect as a guilt-free midday snack, a tasty lunchbox treat, or an energizing post-workout bite. These no-bake bites are easy to make and loaded with wholesome goodness!
Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates
- ½ cup cashews unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon desiccated coconut medium
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the Medjool dates if they aren't already pitted.
- Add pitted dates, cashews, cocoa powder, sea salt, coconut oil and water to the food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your palms to form bite-sized balls.
- Spread the desiccated coconut on a plate. Roll each ball in the coconut until fully coated.
- Place the coconut-coated balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Serve the the date balls as a healthy dessert or quick snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- To freeze these date coconut balls, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
- If the mixture feels dry, add a few drops of water or a bit more coconut oil. If it’s too sticky, incorporate extra desiccated coconut or finely ground nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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