Description
A delicious and healthy snack made with dates, almonds, and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pitted Medjool dates (about 15–18 large dates)
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for added moisture)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- SOFTEN THE DATES (IF NEEDED): If the dates are dry or firm, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat dry before using to ensure the right consistency in the mixture.
- BLEND THE ALMONDS: Add raw almonds to a food processor and pulse several times until they are coarsely chopped. Stop before the almonds turn into a fine meal—small pieces add texture and crunch to the finished balls.
- ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS: Add the pitted dates, ½ cup shredded coconut, vanilla extract, coconut oil (if using), and sea salt to the processor. Blend until the mixture sticks together and forms a thick, sticky dough. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice to help it blend evenly.
- FORM THE BALLS: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a compact ball. Continue with the rest of the mixture until all of it is used up.
- ROLL IN COCONUT: Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut for a light, snowy coating. This step is optional but adds visual appeal and extra coconut flavor.
- CHILL AND STORE: Place the finished balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up.
Notes
- These snack balls are perfect for a quick energy boost.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of dates used.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg