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A rustic ceramic bowl filled with freshly made chocolate coconut date balls, ready to be enjoyed.

Chocolate Coconut Date Balls (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

Whip up these rich, fudgy Chocolate Coconut Date Balls in minutes! This easy, no-bake recipe combines wholesome dates, cocoa, and coconut for the perfect healthy snack or dessert. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for rolling
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Baking sheet

Instructions
 

  1. Add the almonds to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they are broken down into a coarse, crumbly texture.
  2. Add the pitted Medjool dates, 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor.
  3. Process all ingredients for 1-2 minutes until a thick, sticky dough forms that holds together when pressed.
  4. Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Roll each ball in a shallow bowl of extra shredded coconut until evenly coated.
  6. Refrigerate the date balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.

Notes

Soaking Dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly before use.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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