4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Date Balls - Flavours Treat (2024)

Coconut date balls – vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, no-bake energy balls perfect as an evening snack or as after school snack for kids. These no-bake energy balls are quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients and procedures. All you need is a food processor, 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes.

These delicious bliss balls are made with basic ingredients that are easily available in any grocery store and are a great way to incorporate nuts and dates into your diet in an amazing way. The natural sweeteners from dates satisfy your sweet craving and kids love them too.

Coconut date balls, almond flour balls, oatmeal energy balls, date snickers, chocolate date energy balls, no bake coconut almond balls and chocolate peanut butter energy balls are easy snacks to make with a few ingredients.

These are good to have a batch on hand to avoid reaching out to store-bought snacks.

Flavour Variations

Addflax meal(ground flaxseeds)for added protein and omega-3. I wouldsuggest 2-3 tablespoon in this recipe.

You could addchia seeds,sunflower seedsorpumpkin seedsfor extra nutrition and crunch.

Addvanilla extractfor extra flavour.

Nut butter such as peanut butter or almond butter is another great way to add healthy fats, proteins and flavour to the no bake coconut energy balls.

Take these vegan date balls a notch up by adding a pinch of any warm spice -cinnamon ginger, cardamomornutmeg.

Chocolate chips or unsweetened cocoa powder adds an appealing factor for kids.

Tips and Tricks

If the mixture istoo dryand you find it difficult to roll it into a ball, then add extracoconut oil, nut butterorlittle waterto help get the right consistency.

If you think the mixture istoo wet, then add dry ingredients such asflax meal,oats flourorcoconutflourto help set the mixture well.

Consider keeping the mixture inthe fridgefor30 minsbefore rolling it into balls if you still find it hard to roll after following the above steps.

Soak dates for 15-20 minsin warm water to help them soften if you are not using fresh dates.

The texture and taste depend on the type of dates you use. Soft Medjool datescombinewell with other ingredients while blending and you obtain a lovely chewy texture.

Alwayschilldate coconut balls at least30 minsbefore serving to ensure it sets well.

Use either a food processor or a high-powered blender.

How to store date energy balls?

These no-bake coconut balls keep good for6-8 daysif stored in anairtight container.

You couldfreezethem forlonger shelf life. Freeze rolled vegan date balls on a baking sheet until solid and then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container or bag. Ensure to thaw (defreeze) them well before serving. Use up within 3 months.

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Date Caramel

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Ingredients

Dates: 360 gms (1 cup packed), pitted

Desiccated coconut: 50 gms (½ cup)

Almonds: 100 gms (½ cup)

Coconut oil: 1 tsp

How to make Coconut Date Balls

Place almonds, dates, coconut oil, desiccated coconut and process on high speed until everything combines well and holds together when you press it.

Roll a tablespoon measure of the mixture into balls and then roll them in shredded coconut to coat.

Keep the coconut balls in a lined baking sheet.

Continue the process until all the dough is rolled into balls. Keep the tray in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the coconut date balls to set.

Enjoy nutritious and delicious coconut date balls!

Variations and Substitutions

You can use cashews, walnuts, pecans instead of almonds.

The natural sweetness from dates is sufficient for this recipe. If you need more sweetness, consider adding maple syrup, agave syrup or any healthy alternative sweetener.

You may have to pause while processing to scrape the date mixture from the sides of the food processor container.

Freeze these coconut date energy balls for longer shelf life.

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How to serve the energy balls?

It's a great after-school healthy snack option for kids along with a glass of pumpkin banana smoothie, watermelon juice or mango milkshake.

Filling midday snack to munch on when those hunger pangs kick in before lunchtime or packing in the snack box.

Keep a batch of these snack balls to satisfy those cravings at unusual hours.

It's a perfect snack to enjoy with a cup of coffee, masala chai or hot chocolate.

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