Description
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Date Balls are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack that requires no oven and can be prepared in minutes. Made with natural ingredients like Medjool dates, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and nuts, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition, ideal for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1 cup shredded coconut, plus extra for coating
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by pitting your Medjool dates and roughly chopping your nuts to make processing easier and more uniform.
- Blend the Base: Place the dates, nuts, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too sticky, a handful more nuts or coconut will help.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into evenly sized balls, roughly one inch in diameter. You can make them larger or smaller depending on your preference.
- Coat with Shredded Coconut: Roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat the outside, giving them a beautiful snowy appearance and added texture.
- Chill and Enjoy: Place the balls on a tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Then, dive into your delicious, guilt-free snack!
Notes
- Use soft dates for easiest blending and best flavor.
- Pulse the mixture; avoid overblending to prevent a mushy texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more dates or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
- Refrigerate nuts before processing for a finer texture and fresher taste.
- Try different coatings like cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or freeze-dried berries for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg