Coconut Chocolate Energy Balls

By Linley Hanson

1/23/2019

Make snack time easy this week and make a batch of these easy coconut chocolate energy balls for a healthy meal prep snack throughout the week. These delicious energy balls are no bake, easy to make, and taste like an almond joy. Does it get any better?

Energy Balls- the easiest healthy snack around!

Why should I make Energy Balls?

Energy balls are naturally sweetened Generally, we make our energy balls with dates and other dried fruits. So, no refined sugar necessary!
No oven? No problem! All of our energy balls are no bake snacks! All you have to do is throw your ingredients into a food processor, blend, add some moisture, and BOOM.
They are BEST meal prep snack around town! Having healthy snacks available during the week is a good way to make sure that you snack smart. Try making an extra batch of healthy energy balls and store them in the freezer!
On-the-Go Snackin’ Is there anything better than having a grab-n-go snack when you are having a busy morning? Or maybe you have kids that need to constantly be eating! Throw an energy ball their way. I promise it will tide them over until dinner!

How to Make Coconut Chocolate Energy Balls

It’s all about the DATES

Choose your NUT

Get creative with your MIX-INS

Hemp hearts
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Dried Fruit
Mini chocolate chips
Rolled Oats
Chex
Rice Crispy Cereal

Store DEM BALLS

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 1 cup raw almonds
▢ 15 Medjool dates , pitted (1.5 cups)
▢ 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
▢ 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

First, place almonds into a food processor and process on high until you’ve created a fine almond meal.*
Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process on high until everything is combined.**
Next, scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in optional shredded coconut and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until dough is gone.
Place baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and then transfer balls to a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer.

Tips & Notes

*Do not blend almond meal too long or it will turn into nut butter!
**You may need to add a few teaspoons of water to the mixture depending on how sticky your dates are.
Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
15 Medjool dates pitted (1.5 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips