No Bake Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
These No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are quick and easy to throw together and so deliciously good. Perfect snack without the guilt that keeps you energized, too. Best of all, it's completely gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups coconut, dried and shredded or dessicated
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 oz dark chocolate bar, about 60-80% or replace with ⅓ cup raw Cacao Nibs (see notes)
- 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt, adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tbsp honey adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, adjust amount to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients and pulse in a food processor until well-blended. Continue to process until it has a paste-like consistency (a little sticky).
- Shape into balls by using your hands or use a rounded tablespoon to shape them into hills. Or, if you’re not bothered about shaping it just eat with a tablespoon!
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
As Cacao Nibs are unsweetened (not sweet and slightly bitter), you may have to increase the amount of honey or maple syrup by an additional 1-2 Tablespoons or to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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