No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
on Dec 24, 2013, Updated Jul 24, 2024
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These no-bake chocolate coconut energy bites are quick and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Snack or dessert these are perfect anytime for a sweet treat!
If you love making no-bake energy balls, these Chocolate Energy Balls and Peanut Chocolate Chip Energy Balls are both delicious too!
These vegan energy bites work well for a snack, dessert or yummy addition to a healthy, balanced breakfast.
The wonderful thing about these little treats is you can serve them to your friends and family and they’ll never guess that they’re made with just a few wholesome ingredients.
Skip the store-bought treats and satisfy that craving with these tasty whole food bites.
Recipe Highlights
- Vegan and gluten-free recipe.
- Just 4 ingredients.
- Quick and easy 10 minute recipe.
- Make in a food processor.
- Freezer-friendly.
- No added sugar.
- No added oil.
- Perfect for snacking on-the-go or a healthier dessert.
Ingredient Notes
- Cashews: Use raw cashews without oil or salt added. You can substitute almonds or walnuts.
- Coconut: Use medium or fine unsweetened shredded coconut (desiccated coconut).
- Dates: You’ll need 1 cup tightly packed which comes out to 250 grams. You can use medjool dates, deglect noor or sayer dates just to make sure they’re soft and fresh. If you only have dry dates, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes then drain before using.
- Cocoa Powder: You can use raw cacao powder or regular cocoa powder.
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
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Chocolate Cashew Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews, almonds or walnuts
- 1 tightly packed cup, soft pitted dates
- 1/2 unsweetened fine coconut
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt, or more to taste (optional)
- coconut or cacao powder for rolling, optional
Instructions
- Place the nuts in a food processor and processor into a coarse, chunky texture.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and process until it forms a thick dough.
- Roll into 14 balls. Option to roll each ball in coconut, cacao or both.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published December 24, 2013.
Sooo amazing!! Love these ones. Great for ski touring as they stay soft when it’s cold out! Noting like chocolate to motivate with!