Almond and coconut energy balls
These wholesome and fragrant energy balls combine raw almonds, desiccated coconut, and soft dates for natural sweetness with zero added sugar. They make an ideal pre-workout bite or a clean afternoon pick-me-up. For the smoothest texture, ensure your dates are soft and moist before blending.
Ingredients
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Sea salt1 pinch
Instructions
5 steps- 1
If your dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry.
10 min
- 2
Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped with small crumbs remaining.
2 min
- 3
Add the dates, 30 grams of desiccated coconut, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Process until a cohesive, sticky paste forms.
3 min
- 4
Place the remaining 20 grams of desiccated coconut in a small bowl. Roll the mixture into even round balls and coat them thoroughly in the coconut.
5 min
- 5
Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
20 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 57 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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