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Easy Coconut Date Nut Balls

These Coconut Date Nut Balls are naturally sweetened with medjool dates and loaded with pecans and almonds. Ready in minutes with just a food processor—perfect healthy snacks that kids love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 balls
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ½ cup dates pitted
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ½ cup almonds
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Add the shredded coconut, dates, pecans, almonds, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor.
    1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup dates, ½ cup pecans, ½ cup almonds, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch of sea salt
  • Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
  • Continue to process until the mixture forms a sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll into bite-sized balls. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Texture check: The mixture should feel like cookie dough when you squeeze it - sticky enough to hold together but not wet. If it crumbles apart, add water one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
  • Date freshness matters: Fresh, soft medjool dates make all the difference. If your dates have been sitting in the pantry for months and feel dry or hard, they won't blend smoothly. Look for plump, slightly sticky dates that feel moist when you squeeze them.
  • Make them kid-friendly: These are naturally sweet enough that kids don't miss candy or cookies. They're perfect for school lunches since they hold up well in lunchboxes without refrigeration for a few hours.
  • Customize the sweetness: If you prefer sweeter energy bites, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup. For less sweet versions, reduce the dates to 1/3 cup and increase the nuts slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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