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    Home » Vegetarian Snacks

    Coconut Date Energy Balls

    Lindsay Moe

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    Coconut date energy balls are a wholesome treat your whole family will love! They’re vegan and gluten-free, made with dates, coconut, and nuts, and flavored to remind you of a snickerdoodle cookie!

    a bowl of coconut snickerdoodle truffles.
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    I think energy balls should be a staple in every vegetarian or vegan diet.

    They’re such an easy way to fill in the gaps by getting a little protein, a little wholesome sweetness, and a little extra energy to get you through to the next meal. They can be made in big batches and stored in the refrigerator or freezer so you always have a grab-and-go snack (or breakfast!) whenever you need it.

    Coconut date energy balls

    This energy ball recipe is made with a combination of nuts, dates, coconut, and flavorings. I think it tastes kind of like a snickerdoodle cookie, which is a fun change from the usual peanut butter energy ball.

    Rolling the protein balls in coconut at the end makes them easy to grab and keeps them from sticking together when storing. They make a great addition to a lunchbox or picnic basket, or try them as a healthy dessert alternative!

    Ingredients

    • Dates
    • Raw cashews
    • Raw almonds
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Shredded unsweetened coconut

    How to make coconut date energy balls

    1. Pulse cashews and almonds in a food processor until broken down into crumbs but not powdery.
    2. Add the dates and process until everything is well chopped.
    3. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt and process until a sticky, slightly crumbly dough forms. The dough should stick together when pinched between two fingers. If it’s too crumbly add water a few drops at a time and continue to process until the desired consistency is reached.
    4. Form dough into small balls about 1 ½ inches wide. Place coconut in a shallow bowl and roll each ball in coconut, pressing it against the sides to get it to stick.
    a hand holding a healthy snickerdoodle truffle with a bite taken out of it.

    Top tips

    How to pit a date

    Pitted dates are readily available at the grocery store, and are fine to use for this recipe, but you’ll get the freshest, stickiest sweet dates by pitting them yourself. To do this, use a paring knife to make a small slit down the front of the date, then use your fingers to push the pit out through the slit.

    If your dates are very fresh you may be able to push the pit out without making a cut first. Make sure no parts of the pit remain.

    If you add your dates to the food processor and hear a loud clacking sound, that means you missed a pit. Stop the food processor and carefully inspect the contents to find and remove the pit. It may already be stuck to the food processor blade.

    How to store

    Homemade energy balls are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. You can also freeze them in a similar container or zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    How to customize coconut date balls

    • Press into bars instead of rolling into balls
    • Skip the cinnamon
    • Add the coconut with the other ingredients instead of rolling it at the end
    • Swap either the almonds or cashews for pecans
    • Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

    FAQ

    How do I fix energy ball dough that is too crumbly to roll?

    If your mixture is crumbly it’s because your dates were a little dry or you didn’t measure them carefully enough. You can fix this by adding water a few drops at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

    Can I use sweetened coconut?

    I don’t think sweetened coconut would be a good flavor combo here, but you’re welcome to experiment and let me know in the comments how it goes!

    More energy ball recipes

    • Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Balls
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
    • Cardamom Rose Energy Balls
    • Gingerbread Energy Balls
    • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
    • Peanut Butter Larabars
    • Pecan Pie Larabars
    • Homemade Cashew Cookie Larabars
    • Larabar Chocolate Brownie Bites
    a coconut snickerdoodle energy ball on a wood cutting board.

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    Recipe

    a bowl of coconut snickerdoodle truffles

    Coconut Date Energy Balls

    These coconut date energy balls are full of wholesome ingredients that taste like a sweet treat!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Lindsay Moe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tightly packed pitted dates
    • 1 ¼ cup raw cashews
    • ½ cup raw almonds
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

    Instructions

    • Pulse cashews and almonds in a food processor until broken down into crumbs but not powdery.
    • Add the dates and process until everything is well chopped.
    • Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt and process until a sticky, slightly crumbly dough forms. The dough should stick together when pinched between two fingers. If it’s too crumbly add water a few drops at a time and continue to process until the desired consistency is reached.
    • Form dough into small balls about 1 ½ inches wide. Place coconut in a shallow bowl and roll each ball in coconut, pressing it against the sides to get it to stick.
    • Store truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to ten days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    1. Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says

      February 04, 2015 at 8:47 am

      OMG I love these!!! Snickerdoodles are my absolute favorite thing ever so I’m definitely down with these truffles!!

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    2. Cookin Canuck says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:28 am

      I adore dates, coconut and snicker doodles, so I’m pretty sure that you made these just for me. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Julia says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:48 am

      I love the coconut on these!

      Reply
    4. liz | carpé season says

      February 04, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      You’ve done it again! This recipe is perfection.
      Eric and I are on a bit of a refined sugar fast, but sometimes you just need something with that afternoon cup of coffee amIright? Plus snickerdoodles AND coconut? Get out.

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 05, 2015 at 2:39 pm

        Ooo, these are the perfect sweet fix when avoiding sugar! I should probably be doing a fast like that, but, you know, brownies. 😉

        Reply
    5. Medha @ WHisk & Shout says

      February 04, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Snickerdoodles and coconut are such an unusual, but totally genius combination! Love this 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        February 05, 2015 at 2:40 pm

        They go so well together, I don’t know why we’re not doing it all the time!

        Reply
    6. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

      February 05, 2015 at 12:42 am

      These look amazing. I have never had truffles before, but I need to make these asap. I love coconut & snickerdoodles too. 🙂 Pinned.

      Reply
    7. Gloria says

      August 24, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      How long can you freeze these?

      Reply
      • Lindsay Moe says

        September 02, 2016 at 7:31 pm

        They never stick around here for long, but I would guess about three weeks.

        Reply

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