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Coconut Date Balls

Coconut date balls are little balls of nutrition made with dates and nuts and then coated in shredded coconut - an easy-to-make sweet & healthy vegan snack!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10-12 Medjool dates
  • 2 cups Chopped Pecans
  • Pinch sea salt
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut

Instructions

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  1. Pit the medjool dates and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes until they soften
  2. Place the pitted dates and pecans in the bowl of a large food processor. Blend on high until a thick “dough” is formed and the mixture feels sticky.
  3. Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you have time you can let them set in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  4. Roll the energy bites into desiccated or shredded coconut pressing gently so they adhere. Makes about 12-14 bites.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 10-14 days in the fridge.
  • Freezing Instructions: After rolling the balls, freeze them on a baking sheet until solid.  Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. You then simply need to thaw them in the fridge overnight.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, feel free to play around with the ingredients and customize to your liking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 173mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 31IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.