Description
These no-bake Coconut Almond Energy Bites are chewy, crunchy, naturally sweetened treats made with just five wholesome ingredients. They’re quick to make, full of flavor, and perfect for an energizing snack or mini dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry roasted unsalted almonds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds, hemp seeds, or flax meal
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 5 minutes to soften. Drain and pat dry.
- In a food processor, pulse 1/2 to 3/4 cup almonds to desired texture. (Reserve 2–3 tablespoons for mix-in if using 3/4 cup.)
- Add dates, shredded coconut, almond butter, sea salt, and any optional seeds. Process until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- If reserved almonds were set aside, stir them in by hand for added crunch.
- Roll mixture into 14–16 small balls, about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter.
- Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut or desired coating.
- Place on a parchment-lined plate or tray and chill in the fridge or freezer until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge (1–2 weeks) or freezer (2–3 months).
Notes
- Use other nuts like cashews or walnuts if desired.
- Swap almond butter with cashew or peanut butter.
- Coat bites in almond meal, crushed nuts, or melted dark chocolate instead of coconut.
- Add cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- To reduce stickiness, chill mixture before rolling or dust hands with coconut/nut meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
