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Samoa Energy Balls

These healthy samoa energy balls are inspired by the Girl Scout cookies and so delicious. They're filled with caramel, chocolate flavor and coated in crunchy, toasted coconut.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups about 20 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut divided
  • 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips or dark chocolate pieces divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon almond butter optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Roll in toasted coconut: Roll balls in remaining 1/3 cup of toasted coconut.
  5. 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

Serving 1ball Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% 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.