Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake chocolate coconut date balls are a decadent healthy dessert or snack! They're gluten-free and have no refined sugar, yet they're subtly sweet with great texture.
Servings: 18
Calories: 82kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 pitted dates
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 6 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Add pitted dates to your food processor. Process until they become crumbly.
- Add almond flour, coconut, cocoa, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Process until combined. A crumbly mixture will result.
- If mixture needs more moisture add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough, press firmly into scoop before releasing into your hand. Roll dough into a ball. Roll ball into bowl of coconut coating evenly. Repeat until dough has been used. You should have between 16-18 balls.
Notes
Expert Tips for Making Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
- The dough could be crumbly but it should stick together when firmly pressed.
- If the dough will not form into balls because the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or water until you get your desired consistency.
- If you would prefer not to use maple syrup as an extra binder you can add 1-2 tablespoons of almond butter.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg