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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

WRITER BYCassie
POSTEDMarch 10, 2020
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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are a healthy, easy and scrumptious snack.  All you need is 6 ingredients and a food processor and you'll have a batch of these no-bake bliss balls ready in a matter of minutes.  These energy balls are vegan and gluten-free.

chocolate coconut energy balls on a wooden serving board.

If you're looking for a snack that is healthy but tastes a little indulgent you need to try these chocolate coconut energy balls.  They are just sweet enough to stop you grabbing the closest chocolate bar when 3pm hits!

All you need is 6 simple everyday ingredients and a food processor to throw these easy no-bake energy bites together.  The hardest part will be trying to stop yourself from eating the whole batch!

These chocolate coconut bliss balls are vegan and gluten-free, and they freeze incredibly well.  Not that I imagine they'll last long enough to make it into the freezer!

Why you'll love this recipe...

  • Healthy Chocolate Hit
  • Quick and Easy
  • Great for Kids and Adults Alike

INGREDIENTS

ingredients to make chocolate coconut energy balls on a wooden board.

These bliss balls are made with all natural ingredients you can feel good about.  If you're trying to cut down your sugar, feel free to leave out the chocolate chips.

Here's what you'll need to make these at home (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...

  • Medjool Dates
  • Almonds
  • Desiccated Coconut / Finely Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate Chips - Milk or Dark

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BLISS BALLS

Pour almonds into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.

chopped almonds in a food processor.

Throw the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and blitz until the mixture is well combined.  If your find the mixture isn't sticking together, add 1-2 tablespoon of water in and blitz again.

all ingredients to make energy balls in a food processor.

ingredients processed in a food processor.

Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and roll into a ball. Pour some coconut onto a plate and roll the ball over the coconut to coat the outside. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

shredded coconut on a white plate with an energy ball on top.

Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

chocolate coconut energy balls on a wooden serving board.

TOP TIPS

  • Don't pulse the almonds for too long at the beginning or you'll make almond butter.  Just pulse them enough that they're roughly chopped.
  • Your mixture is ready when it holds together on its own without falling apart.  If yours is having trouble sticking, gradually add a tablespoon or two of water while it's being blitzed in the food processor.
  • Feel free to omit the handful of chocolate chips if you're wanting to keep these refined sugar free.  But if it's all the same to you, keep them.  It's a negligible amount of chocolate and absolutely delicious.

chocolate coconut energy balls on a wooden serving board.

MORE SCRUMPTIOUS SNACK RECIPES:

  • Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • Coconut Date Balls
  • Honey Roasted Peanuts
  • Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Low-Sugar Banana Bread
  • Oatmeal Raisin Energy Bites
  • Banana Coconut Muffins
  • OR see all Snack Recipes

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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time

5 minutes

Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are a healthy, easy and scrumptious snack.  All you need is 6 ingredients and a food processor and you'll have a batch of these no-bake bliss balls ready in a matter of minutes.  These energy balls are vegan and gluten-free.

5 Stars (4 Reviews)

servings

15

Scale

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Pour almonds into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.  

2

Throw the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and blitz until the mixture is well combined.  If your find the mixture isn't sticking together, add 1-2 tbsp of water in and blitz again.  

3

Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and roll into a ball. Pour some coconut onto a plate and roll the ball over the coconut to coat the outside. Repeat with the remaining mixture. 

4

Store energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.   

Notes
  • Don't pulse the almonds for too long at the beginning or you'll make almond butter.  Just pulse them enough that they're roughly chopped.    
  • Your mixture is ready when it holds together on it's own without falling apart.  If yours is having trouble sticking, gradually add a tablespoon or two of water while it's being blitzed in the food processor. 
  • Feel free to omit the handful of chocolate chips if you're wanting to keep these refined sugar free.  But if it's all the same to you, keep them.  It's a negligible amount of chocolate and absolutely delicious.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings:15
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

calories

138kcal

carbohydrates

20g

protein

2g

fat

7g

saturated fat

3g

polyunsaturated fat

4g

sodium

22mg

fiber

3g

sugar

15g

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3 comments & reviews

Sam

Sam

March 17, 2020

I made these as a snack for my boyfriend for the week and he absolutely loved them! Super easy and tasty. Will make them ahead in the future.

Cassie

Cassie

March 17, 2020

So glad you loved them!!

Sam

Sam

March 17, 2020

These are super easy and really tasty. I had all the ingredients in my pantry, making them the perfect snack

Gill

Gill

March 25, 2021

Easy to make and they are lovey

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