Chocolate Coconut Date Energy Balls
These delicious and healthy energy balls are perfect for a quick snack, combining dates, coconut, and cacao for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Main
- 20 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup desiccated coconut, shredded (unsweetened plus more for rolling)
- 0.25 cup raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 0.5 cup hemp seeds
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place extra shredded coconut in a small bowl for rolling.
- In a food processor, blend dates, coconut, cacao powder, hemp seeds, and water until a sticky mixture forms. Add more water if needed.
- Take spoonfuls of the mixture, roll into balls, then coat in the extra shredded coconut.
- Place the balls on the prepared sheet and freeze for 2 hours to set.
- Allow to thaw briefly before enjoying. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Keep the mixture slightly moist for easier rolling.