Samoa Energy Balls
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4.9
Samoa Energy Balls
Description
This recipe makes Samoa Energy Balls using finely chopped pitted Medjool dates blended with some almond butter (optional), toasted shredded coconut, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Toasting the coconut elevates its flavor with a light golden color and crunch. The dates and almond butter create a sticky base binding the mixture together. Mixing in chocolate chips adds bursts of sweetness and texture. Once formed, the balls are rolled in more toasted coconut for a coating reminiscent of the Samoa cookie.
The texture is dense, chewy, and a bit moist from the dates, with additional texture contrast from toasted coconut and chocolate chips. No baking is required, making preparation simple and quick.
These energy balls can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for one to two weeks or frozen for up to three months, delivering convenient grab-and-go snacks with natural sweetness and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates about 20, pitted
- 1 cup coconut divided, unsweetened, shredded
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips divided, or dark chocolate pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter optional
Instructions
- Toast coconut: Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Spread all the shredded coconut onto a baking sheet for toasting. Place in oven for 5-10 minutes, until coconut is a light golden brown color. Make sure to stay in the kitchen watch the coconut, as it can easily go from toasted to burnt.
- Process: Place dates, almond butter (if using), 2/3 cup of the toasted coconut, 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips, sea salt and vanilla into a food processor or mini chopper. Process until the mixture turns into a dough ball.
- Roll dough into balls: Work “dough” with clean hands to add in the other Tablespoon of chocolate chips. Pinch off small amounts of the dough with your hands (or use a cookie scoop) and roll into 16 balls.
- Roll in toasted coconut: Roll balls in remaining 1/3 cup of toasted coconut.
- To store: Place balls into a sealed storage container and store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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