Samoa Energy Balls
Enjoy these healthy Samoa Energy Balls made with dates and coconut. Perfect for snacks or meal prep – give this recipe a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (divided)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, blend pitted dates, almond butter (if using), 2/3 cup toasted coconut, 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, sea salt, and vanilla extract until it forms a sticky dough.
- Roll the mixture into about 16 balls and coat each ball with the remaining toasted coconut.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (30g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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