Coconut Date Balls (No Bake)
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Coconut Date Balls (No Bake)
Description
Coconut Date Balls combine cashews and soft Medjool dates blended with shredded unsweetened coconut and coconut oil to create a moist, slightly crumbly mixture. Salt balances the sweetness, and optional water ensures the texture holds together when shaped. Rolling the mixture in extra shredded coconut adds a delicate exterior texture and enhances the coconut flavor. The no-bake method means these energy bites can be prepared quickly without heating, maintaining the natural softness of the dates and nuts.
The balls have a chewy, moist consistency with a mild crunch from the cashews and a fragrant coconut finish. They are suitable for snacking anytime and can be customized with ingredient swaps such as almonds or added cocoa powder for a chocolate variation. Chilling the mixture before shaping helps it firm up for easier handling.
These balls can be made in larger batches and stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week, keeping them ready for convenient snacking. Adding seeds such as flax or chia can boost the nutrient content without affecting preparation.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cashews unsalted, raw
- 1 cup Medjool dates soft, pitted
- ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened, plus extra for rolling
- sea salt large pinch
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Pulse the cashews in a food processor several times until no large chunks remain. Add the dates, ½ cup coconut and salt and continue to process until a crumbly mixture forms. With the food processor running, pour in the coconut oil and water and process until the mixture looks like wet sand. If needed, add a little bit more water until it holds together.
- If the mixture is very soft, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes to firm up a little. Then, scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into balls. Pour some shredded coconut onto a plate and roll the balls in the coconut until they are coated. Devour!
Notes
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes if it is too soft to shape into balls immediately.
- Substitute almonds for cashews or mix in cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor variation.
- Store prepared balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to keep them fresh.
- Add flax or chia seeds to increase the nutritional value without changing the texture significantly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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