Coconut Date Balls

These little coconut date balls make my day… they just always hit the spot.

Maybe it’s the characteristic sweetness from the dates.

Maybe it’s the loads of shredded coconut, or maybe it’s the nuttiness from the almonds and walnuts.

Or maybe it’s the chewy texture that brings these little bites together.

Or maybe it’s all of the above. And that they’re just really, really scrumptious.

How to make coconut date energy bites

Featured Ingredients

• Pitted Medjool dates: If you happen to have pitted at home, simply pull the date open and remove and discard the pit.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut: It’s going to go in the ball mixture and you can roll the balls in the shredded coconut. It’s delightful.
• Walnuts or almonds: Whatever you have on hand is fine. They are both nutritious and will add nutty flavor and texture to each bite.
• Coconut oil: This will help hold together the bites, as coconut oil is solid at room temperature.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a paste.
2. Form 2-inch balls and place them in an airtight container with parchment paper in between layers, or store them in a plastic sealed bag.

Storage Instructions

• Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
• Store in the freezer up to 2 months.

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• For the dates: Any pitted date or dried figs will work.
• For the coconut: If you’re not a fan, substitute old-fashioned rolled oats.
• For the nuts: Use any nut of your choice.
• Mix-in ideas: Try a variety of mix-ins, like oats, peanut butter, mini dark chocolate chips or raisins.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make them protein-rich: Add a scoop of protein powder to the mixture.
• To make them gluten free: These balls are gluten free. Be sure all packaged ingredients are gluten free.
• To make them dairy free: These balls are dairy free.
• To make them vegan: These balls are vegan:
• To make them nut free: Substitute the nuts for seeds (like pepitas or sunflower seeds). Be sure all packaged ingredients are nut free.
• To make them egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.

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