Description
These chocolate coconut protein energy balls are no-bake, naturally sweet, and perfect for meal prep. Made with dates, cocoa, coconut, oats, and cashews, they’re a healthy snack or post-workout bite ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 large)
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup honey
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1 cup medium desiccated unsweetened coconut, plus more for rolling
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1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsalted cashews
Instructions
1-Add dates and cashews to a food processor. Pulse for 30–40 seconds until finely chopped and sticky.
2-Add cocoa powder, coconut, oats, honey, and vanilla. Process again for 20–30 seconds until a thick dough forms. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
3-Scoop and roll about 1 tablespoon of mixture into balls using your hands.
4-Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut for a clean, bakery-style finish.
5-Chill for 10 minutes if needed to firm up, then enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 87kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g