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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
- 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 Information
Serving
1ball
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.