Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
These vegan Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are perfect for a road trip or on the go! They have a touch of salt to balance out the sweet flavor of the dates.
Servings: 14
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- ¾ cup shredded coconut divided
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch salt
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add almonds to a food processor. Pulse until they are broken down.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, reserving ¼ cup shredded coconut for rolling. Mix until a sticky ball forms.
- Wet hands. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough out. Roll into balls. Roll in shredded coconut and refrigerate.
Notes
These energy balls will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge, and up to 3 months in the freezer.
I like to pack them in Stasher bags so they are easy to grab and go.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
