Description
Rich, chewy, and naturally sweetened energy balls combining dark cocoa and shredded coconut. These no-bake treats are perfect for quick fueling or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus extra for rolling
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place pitted dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- Add vanilla extract and sea salt to the processor and pulse briefly to combine.
- Add almond butter and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and pulse until the color is uniform and deep brown.
- Add shredded coconut and pulse a few times until just incorporated, leaving some texture.
- Scoop one tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into a ball.
- Roll the ball in a bowl of extra shredded coconut to coat the exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International