These healthy and delicious Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are filled with lots of goodness.The little round balls make a great snack anytime of the day!
Mornings can make you just feel so yuck. Especially, when you have to get kids ready for school.
Also, work seems to come to early every morning. If you answered yes to any of those then I would highly suggest trying these Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls.
Perfect for morning or a mid day snack.
I like to prep these on the weekend so I have them all week to eat when I need them.
Pack them in on the go ice packs so they don’t melt when I need to work away from home.
These are no bake so that makes it so much easier to prepare with my son.
I can help him with homework and after he can help make some Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls which, we can enjoy together while even going on a walk.
I love to drink lemon tea or green tea with these. Oh and did I mention how perfect these are for a tasty simple treat for a potluck.
It’s good to freeze them a little longer before taking to a potluck. Since you know they could be setting out on a table.
I like to suggest to the hostess to place then in the freeze or fridge until time to serve.’
With the holidays around the corner another great idea would be to place these in mini muffin liners then pop them into a jar.
How cute if you decorated the top like a reindeer or another holiday creature.
Wouldn’t that be at cute idea for Christmas gifts?Sometimes homemade gifts are the best gifts.
Which ever way you enjoy them they surely will be tasty! Take a moment and tell us if you like energy balls and which are your favorites?
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Super Healthy Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dates
- 1.25 cups chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons warm water, if needed
- 5 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded coconut for mixing
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Place the dates in a bowl of warm water for twenty minutes to soften (this makes them easier to blend!). While they're soaking, grind the walnuts in a food processor. Leave a few chunks for texture. Add the dates to a food processor and blend until mostly combined (but still a few walnut chunks). Add the water slowly (if needed) to keep blending. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides. The mixture will be very sticky. Scrape the mixture into a bowl.
- Add in the cacao, first bit of coconut and maple syrup. Mix with a fork until everything is combined and "wet looking". The mixture will be back to being very sticky. Prepare for rolling: grab a large plate or cutting board and line with parchment paper. Pour the rest of the shredded coconut onto another plate. Grab the coconut oil and place a dollop on the edge f the parchment paper or in a bowl.
- Now it's time to get messy. Grease your hands with a bit of coconut oil, grab some of the date mixture and roll it into a ball (about one inch in diameter). The coconut oil helps it from sticking to your hands. Once rolled, place the ball into the plate of coconut and sprinkle/roll it all about pressing down to make sure it sticks. Place the coconut covered ball onto the parchment paper. Do this until you're out of mixture (makes 18-20 balls). Place the balls into the freezer to set for thirty minutes. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge to munch on and for quick grab and go snacks!
Notes
Note: dates don't freeze completely so you can pop these tasty bites into your mouth right out of the freezer!
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