Description
Delightful no-bake coconut energy balls pack powerful protein and natural sweetness into one irresistible bite-sized treat. Quick Mediterranean-inspired snacks deliver instant nutrition and energy for active wellness seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Nuts:
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 4 cups Medjool dates, pitted
Base and Coating:
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
Additional Flavoring:
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Pulverize nuts, dates, and initial portion of coconut in a robust blender, creating a uniform mixture by consistently scraping interior surfaces and integrating cocoa powder until a cohesive texture develops.
- Assess mixture’s moisture level, incrementally introducing liquid if the composition appears excessively dry, ensuring a pliable yet compact consistency.
- Transfer prepared mixture into a spacious mixing vessel, preparing a separate plate with reserved coconut for coating.
- Craft compact spherical formations using palms, meticulously rolling each morsel through coconut flakes to generate a comprehensive external layer.
- Arrange completed energy spheres onto a chilled serving platform, positioning within refrigeration unit for minimum sixty minutes to solidify structural integrity and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize coconut coating by mixing in finely chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Swap dates with dried figs or prunes if you want a different natural sweetener profile that still provides binding properties.
- Experiment with alternative protein powders like hemp or pea protein to boost protein content without changing the overall texture dramatically.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making them perfect for weekly meal prep and quick grab-and-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg