5 from 24 votes
Vegan Coconut Caramel Bites
Vegan Coconut Caramel Bites are small balls made from toasted shredded coconut, sweet dates, almond butter, and a pinch of salt. The toasted coconut provides a rich, toasty flavor and chewy texture, while dates add natural sweetness and stickiness to bind the mixture. Almond butter contributes creaminess and richness. These no-bake bites are wholesome and flavorful vegan snacks.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
14
Calories:
8893 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups coconut shreds , small to medium shred, unsweetened and fresher the better
- 1 dates 11-12, heaping cup
- 1/4 cup almond butter or sun butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Toast the coconut over a skillet until golden, keep stirring after the first minute.- Let the coconut cool for 10 mins.
- Add the coconut to food processor and process to make smaller shreds, then add the dates and process until dates are evenly distributed over the coconuts- Add the salt and the almond butter and process again until the mixture forms fat, crumbs that sticks together easily.
- If the mixture is not sticking together easily, add some more almond butter or if it is too crumbly then add a tsp of oat flour or regular flour.
- Pulse a couple of times to combine. then shape into balls.
- Store them for up to a week in the refrigerator and a month in the freezer.
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Notes
- Toast the shredded coconut until golden for richer flavor before processing.
- If the mixture is not sticky enough to form balls, add more almond butter or a teaspoon of oat or regular flour.
- Optionally roll finished bites in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or seeds for different textures.
- Add spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, chai spice, vanilla paste, cardamom, or fennel seeds for flavor variations.
- Chill shaped bites on parchment paper for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
- Store refrigerated up to one week or freeze up to one month for longer keeping.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1ball
Calories
88.93kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3.37g
(1%)
Protein
1.57g
(3%)
Fat
8.36g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
5.4g
(27%)
Sodium
45.22mg
(2%)
Potassium
86.13mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.98g
(8%)
Sugar
1.18g
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.14mg
(0%)
Calcium
17.86mg
(2%)
Iron
0.46mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8893
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 88.93kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.37g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 3% |
| Fat | 8.36g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Sodium | 45.22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 86.13mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.98g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17.86mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.46mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.