Date Coconut Protein Balls
These date coconut protein balls are packed with protein, and have a delicious chocolate flavor and chewy texture from the medjool dates. These healthy energy bites are vegan friendly, raw, and no bake.
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- ⅓ cup protein powder
- 2 cups medjool dates pitted and quartered (12 ounces)
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup honey or agave nectar for vegans
- 2-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pulse the almonds and protein powder in a food processor until the almonds are in small pieces.
- Add the quartered, pitted dates to the processor and pulse until the mixture is chopped and comes together.
- Add ½ cup of coconut flakes, the cocoa powder, flaxseed, chia seeds, vanilla, salt, and honey, then pulse until blended. If the mixture is too dry to roll into balls, add some of the water, pulsing until the mixture comes together into a dough.
- Roll the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, each weighing approximately 30g. Then, roll each ball in the remaining coconut flakes.
- These balls will keep at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks if they are stored in an airtight container. They can freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Are the dates dried out or crystallized? Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
- Make sure the protein powder doesn't have a strong flavor or aftertaste.
- Depending upon how sticky your dates are, you may have to add the water and/or extra honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
