These naturally sweet no bake coconut date energy bites are sweet little bites of absolute deliciousness, and just so happen to be gluten free, vegan and whole30 compliant!
I am sharing these no bake energy bites for this week’s Five Ingredient Friday (the series wherein I share a 5 ingredient recipe on Fridays.)
I think I’m really getting the hang of making energy bites. I made oatmeal cookie energy bites and loved them so much, that I wanted to keep making different kinds of energy bites!
These energy bites are naturally sweetened by the dates and contain no sugar – and to be honest, after making these delicious energy bites, I’m putting it out there that I don’t even miss a version of energy bites that include sugar, because these are rock stars all by themselves!!
Here are some tips to making the best ever no bake energy bites:
- Use a good food processor. I use this food processor, it really makes a difference texturally
- Process the nuts first, then add in the dates and other ingredients
- Use a cookie scoop to make even size balls, then roll with hands
- Fun little cupcake liners make the energy bites super enjoyable (we eat with our eyes too, right? And how cute are these?)
- Let your energy balls refrigerate for an hour or over night (and store in the fridge) this will allow them to come together
While making and enjoying these coconut energy bites I have been listening to books through audible.com (audio books through Amazon, currently just finished listening to Home Fire which was incredible – one of the best books I’ve listened to).
I love reading but have been reading books at a slower pace then I’d ideally like so listening to books on my way to and from work (which is a good 30 min plus each way) and while I cook has been so amazing. I’m always looking for recommendations – what are some of your favorite books?
Need a naturally sweet snack that gives you natural energy? Look no further! These energy bites are perfect for meal prepping – I make them over and over again, because they’re super delicious (and husband approved): below they’re pictured and I made 5 ingredient Hawaiian chicken and rice bowls, the best ground turkey tacos and the whole bowl with tali sauce – a favorite vegetarian dish)
Put cashews in a food processor and pulsate for 10 seconds. Add pitted dates, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, 1 tbs coconut oil and water. Process for a minute or until the mixture comes together and no big nuts or dates remain. With a tablespoon scoop or a spoon scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll in between hands to form a ball. Put remaining shredded coconut in a bowl, and then roll the ball in the coconut. Place ball in a mini muffin liner and refrigerate for an hour and then serve.Store in refrigerator.No Bake Coconut Date Energy Bites
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 40 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 36mg Carbohydrates: 3g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 1g
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Jessica says
Can I leave out the nuts in general and stick to the remaining ingredients?
Sweetphi says
Yes you can, they will be a little ‘stickier’ than if they had the nuts. You could also replace the nuts with seeds or additional coconut.
Michelle says
Can I use figs instead of dates?
Sweetphi says
Yes, that would be a great substitute for dates. I’d love to hear how they turn out for you!
MYRIAM KLEIN says
I’ve made them several times, yesterday being the last time, and always make a big batch. Yesterday I did the recipe x6, got 62 balls. They are so smooth to eat, used 1 tsp + for measurement. Psychologically you are getting 2, instead of 1 Tbsp size. My husband enjoys them very much.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for the feedback! I absolutely love that you made the recipe x 6 and that you used a tsp for measurement so you get 2 for 1 serving!!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Nancy says
What is the sugar content of the no bake energy balls? My husband is diabetic and we watch his sugar intake
Sweetphi says
Hi Nancy, sorry I’m not sure. You could always calculate it with one of those nutrition information programs where you enter the ingredients, but i do not know. Best of luck 🙂
Kimberly morgan says
Do you know what the calorie:nutritional amounts are for this recipe?
Sweetphi says
I just calculated it and added it to the recipe card, there are 40 calories per energy ball. Hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
Vicki Wolfe says
On the no bake date and coconut recipe is the cashews salted or raw?
Thanks
Vicki
Sweetphi says
I use raw, but you could use salted if you like a saltier taste or only have those on hand 🙂
Shan says
Thanks sooo much for the recipe! I plan to use pumpkin seeds, since my son is allergic to sunflower and all other nuts. I have been wanting to do date coconut bars or something, but I had no idea ratios until I came across your site!
Sweetphi says
What a great idea to try pumpkin seeds, I bet they’d be delicious in this recipe. I also have this recipe with pumpkin seeds (https://sweetphi.com/almond-butter-date-pepita-granola-bars-recipe/) -I think it would work with maple syrup or a little extra honey in place of the almond butter if he cannot have almond butter!
D. Watts says
I want to make these now, Dec 2 to be eaten for Christmas Eve. Should I freeze them or will they be sticky when thawed? Or Would they keep in the fridge for 3 wks?
Sweetphi says
I’ve never frozen them, but I have made these and kept them in the fridge for a month before, so you should be totally fine with that!