Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
Make snack time easy this week and make a batch of these easy coconut chocolate energy balls for a healthy meal prep snack throughout the week. These delicious energy balls are no bake, easy to make, and taste like an almond joy. Does it get any better?
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 5
Carbs 18
Protein 3
Yield 18
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 15 Medjool dates pitted (1.5 cups)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, place almonds into a food processor and process on high until you’ve created a fine almond meal.*
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process on high until everything is combined.**
- Next, scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in optional shredded coconut and place on a baking sheet. Repeat until dough is gone.
- Place baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes and then transfer balls to a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer.
Tips & Notes
- *Do not blend almond meal too long or it will turn into nut butter!
- **You may need to add a few teaspoons of water to the mixture depending on how sticky your dates are.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g