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Coconut Date Balls

Coconut date balls are little balls of nutrition made with dates and nuts and then coated in shredded coconut - an easy-to-make sweet & healthy vegan snack!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 145kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pit the medjool dates and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes until they soften
  • Place the pitted dates and pecans in the bowl of a large food processor. Blend on high until a thick “dough” is formed and the mixture feels sticky.
  • Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you have time you can let them set in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  • Roll the energy bites into desiccated or shredded coconut pressing gently so they adhere. Makes about 12-14 bites.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 10-14 days in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: After rolling the balls, freeze them on a baking sheet until solid.  Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container or bag. You then simply need to thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However, feel free to play around with the ingredients and customize to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg