Description
These no-bake coconut energy balls are soft, lightly sweet, and full of wholesome plant-based ingredients. Perfect for snacking or pre-workout fuel, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats (or almond flour for gluten-free/lower-carb option)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
- 3 tablespoons coconut nectar or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut water, as needed
Instructions
- Add quick oats and desiccated coconut to a food processor and process until fine and flour-like.
- Add coconut nectar, coconut milk, extract, and 1 tablespoon of coconut water. Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- If the mixture is too dry, add coconut water 1 teaspoon at a time. If too wet, add more coconut and blend again.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut to coat the outside.
- Place finished balls on a parchment-lined plate and repeat with remaining mixture.
Notes
- Add protein powder or seeds for extra nutrition.
- Use almond flour and sugar-free syrup for a keto version.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- No reheating needed—enjoy straight from the fridge or after thawing.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
