Dates Coconut Oats Energy Balls

Coconut energy bites are a delightful treat. Please don’t get fooled by their small size. They are a full pack of power punches with nutrition and satisfaction of sweet cravings. The wholesome ingredients and the tropical indulgence make them perfect to fuel your busy days. The chewiness of dates and the crunch of almonds will take you to the heaven of flavors. It will be a quick pick-up between meals and a pre-workout boost. Make these bites and power up your day! 

Ingredients For Energy Bites

• Rolled oats
• Almonds
• Shredded coconut
• Dates
• Matcha powder
• Raw cocoa nibs
• Salt
• Maple syrup (you can substitute maple syrup with agave syrup)
• Vanilla extract

Ingredient Notes and Variations

1. Rolled oats: They offer a base for the energy bites. You can use quick oats or gluten-free versions for this purpose. 
2. Almonds: They add a nutty flavor to the bites. You can use other nuts like hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts of a twist. 
3. Matcha powder: It adds a vibrant green color and subtle flavors in each bite. You can use green tea powder or wheatgrass powder as an alternative. 
4. Raw cocoa powder adds a delightful chocolaty crunch and intense flavors to the energy bites. You can use dark chocolate or cacao nibs instead. 
5. Maple syrup: It is one of the best natural sweeteners that can bind ingredients together. You can use other sweeteners like honey as an alternative. 

How To Make Dates Coconut Oats Energy Balls?

1: Make the paste

• Mix the oats with other ingredients like shredded coconut and almonds. You can use food processors to ground them for the right texture.
• Soak the dates in hot water for a few hours to soften. 
• Add these soaked dates to the oats mixture. 
• Also, add the cocoa nibs, salt, vanilla, matcha powder, and maple syrup. 
• Blend all ingredients well until they become a paste. 

2: Make the balls

• Take a little amount of the paste and shape it like a ball. 
• Roll these balls in the powdered mixture of matcha and coconut. 
• Place in the fridge until set. Enjoy!

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Date Coconut Oat Energy Balls

Coconut energy bites are a delightful treat. Please don’t get fooled by their small size. They are a full pack of power punches with nutrition and satisfaction of sweet cravings.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Continental

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings 15 Balls

Calories 88kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup pitted dates soaked
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder
• 3 tablespoons raw cocoa nibs
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Grind the oats with coconut and almonds in a food processor.
• Soak the dates in water for a couple of hours. Incorporate them into the mixture.
• Add vanilla, cocoa nibs, maple syrup, matcha powder, and salt.
• Make a batter-like paste.
• Roll a tiny portion of the paste into balls.
• Roll these balls in matcha powder as well as coconut powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 9.5g | Calcium: 17mg