Coconut Date Balls
These coconut date balls are made with two simple ingredients: medjool dates and shredded coconut! These energy bites are the perfect afternoon healthy snack and are great for packing in school lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 balls 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole dates
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Bring a cup of water to a boil and soak the dates in the water for 3-5 minutes or until the dates are soft. Remove the pits from the dates.
- Discard the water and pour the soaked dates into a food processor. Process the dates until they are smooth and cream.
- Next spread the shredded coconut over a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Grease your hands with coconut oil and use a tablespoon to scoop the date paste out of the food processor. Roll the date paste in your hand to form a ball. Roll the date balls into the shredded coconut. Continue to do this until all the date paste is used up.
- Store the coconut date balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 230
- Carbohydrates: 47g
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