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Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls

29 May, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 45 Comments

As I mentioned in my post on Wednesday, I’ve found my newest obsession in homemade coconut butter. After trying it on toast and then stuffed in dates however, I was at a loss as to what to do with the rest of it. Sure, I could continue to eat it like that, or straight from the jar, but I wanted something different. Which is where these Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls came in.

Vegan, Dairy Free, Refine Sugar Free, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

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Balls, bites and bars have been all the rage recently but I’ve been mostly immune. Aside from these Coconut Mocha Cookie Dough Balls, I haven’t really experimented with them. I do occasionally make balls at home and my go to is a combination of peanut butter, oats, maple syrup and chocolate. If I’m feeling really wild, I’ll switch out the peanut butter for some other kind of nut or seed butter. #livingontheedge

In my defence, I much prefer baking and baked goods, especially in the winter. So, elaborate energy balls weren’t really on my radar over the last couple of months. But, now that it’s summer and I’m all about no bake/frozen snacks and desserts, I figured it was time to stretch my energy ball creativity muscles.

Vegan, Dairy Free, Refine Sugar Free, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Since coconut butter is similar to nut butter in texture, it made sense to swap the two. Plus, coconut butter is basically just processed coconut meat or shredded coconut, so it contains a good bit of protein, fibre and other good for you nutrients. Despite that, I wanted more nutritional bang for my balls with some other mixins. But, of course, I couldn’t  actually decide on what to add, so I went with a little bit of everything.

Vegan, Dairy Free, Refine Sugar Free, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Vegan, Dairy Free, Refine Sugar Free, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

These Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls are dairy free, gluten free and free of refined sugars since they’re sweetened with dates. I rolled mine in more shredded coconut, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds, but you can customize them with whatever you have on hand. Or, skip the add ons altogether since they’re delicious on their own.

Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
These fibre and protein filled, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls are dairy, gluten and refined sugar free since they're sweetened with dates.
Author: GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Recipe type: Snack
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pitted dates, soaked and drained if dry
  • 1½ tbsp coconut butter, softened in the microwave
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
  • more coconut, ground flax, chia seeds and hemp seeds for rolling
Instructions
  1. Pulse dates in food processor until soft and broken down
  2. Add coconut butter, rolled oats and shredded coconut and process until everything comes together and forms a ball
  3. Use your hands to form the dough into smaller balls. I made about 8, but any size is fine
  4. Roll balls in desired toppings and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator or freezer, or eat right away
  5. If storing in freezer, allow 5 minutes to defrost a little before eating
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What about you? 

Are you a fan of energy balls? What’s your favourite flavour combo? Have you tried making them with coconut butter?

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    29 May, 2015 at 9:08 am

    O I love the different coatings! So Fun!
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  2. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    29 May, 2015 at 11:13 am

    YES to being a huge fan of energy bites! Not only because of how easy and versatile they are, but because they’re made with good-for-you ingredients and they taste pretty amazing. I need to pick me up a baggie of hemp seeds, though… I love the flavour they add!
    Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…. at a glance – may 2015 .

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  3. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    29 May, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I love energy balls! I had never thought to make them with coconut butter… but first I think I need to actually make your homemade coconut butter so I can try! Anything with chocolate is typically my fave!
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  4. Georgie says

    29 May, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I love this! So creative with the toppings – I like the idea of making a big batch and varying the different mixins so you don’t get bored but you are still saving time.

    YuM

    Reply
  5. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    29 May, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    YUM!!! Ok – first step: make my own coconut butter. second step: make these babies! Weekend to-do list has officially begun!
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  6. jill conyers says

    30 May, 2015 at 3:21 am

    Love energy balls as long as they don’t have shredded coconut in them. It’s a texture thing. I’ve never tried coconut butter but I”d like to.
    jill conyers recently posted…Cinnamon Spice Pancake Muffins

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  7. Farrah says

    30 May, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Yay! :D! I love all the different coatings–those are all my standard go-to’s! :]! I’m not entirely sure I can pick a favorite flavor combination, but I tend to love the coconut + hemp seed ones! :O
    Farrah recently posted…Foodie Friday: Banana Pecan Muffins

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  8. Annmarie says

    31 May, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Um, YUM! You know I love energy balls, these look amazing! Thanks so much for linking up with us!
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  9. Marla says

    31 May, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Hi Giselle,
    Wow what a great and healthy snack. I love the idea of the different toppings for a change of flavor. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
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  10. Jenny D says

    1 June, 2015 at 10:05 am

    These look fab! I’ve got to try this coconut butter thing because I want to make these bites :).
    Jenny D recently posted…Fudgy Rhubarb Brownies

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  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    1 June, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    ooh how creative those do look pretty yummy! Thanks for linking up!
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  12. Tina Muir says

    1 June, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Love this Giselle, and love the rolling afterwards, so clever, and I bet they taste delicious, I am gonna pin this right now 😀 YUM! Thanks for linking up with us for meatless mondayy 🙂
    Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Goats Cheese & Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas

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  13. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    1 June, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    Wow, those look amazing! We were just talking about coconut at my house–when I was a kid, my mom never served coconut because she hated it. Of course, now, I can’t get enough of it. I always kid her about how she deprived us….
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Turn this thing around!

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  14. Corina says

    1 June, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    I love the taste of coconut butter in energy balls and the different additions to roll the balls in makes them look really appealing. It’s time I had another go at energy balls!
    Corina recently posted…Rhubarb and Fromage Frais Frozen Hearts

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  15. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    1 June, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Love these! For some reason I suddenly LOVE dates. Like can’t get enough.
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  16. Pragati // Simple Medicine says

    1 June, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    These look like the perfect snack. I’ve been immune to ball making as well, but I think I’m going to have to break the fast and try these out! Since giving up sugar, it’s been challenging to find good mid day snacks that are nutritious and free of refined sugars.
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  17. lindsay says

    1 June, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    OMG you are genius! i need you to come teach me all your nut free tricks! pinning! delish

    Reply
  18. Beth says

    2 June, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Holy delish! These look great and I love that they’re so easy to make! I have a bad habit of eating a lot of bars because they’re quick and easy. I really should start making energy balls/bites of my own. Glad I can pin this one and come back to it! 🙂
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  19. Ella Maclin says

    14 April, 2018 at 7:31 am

    I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing and I have also bookmarked on my desktop. Keep sharing!

    Reply
  20. Ayoub's Dried Fruits and Nuts says

    28 October, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    What an awesome recipe, you gotta love the convenience of energy balls! Dates are the perfect binding ingredient if nut butter can’t be used, especially plump medjool dates! We’ve got some tips on how to make energy boosting pregnancy bliss balls if you’d like to check it out here! https://ayoubs.ca/blogs/news/how-to-make-energy-boosting-pregnancy-bliss-balls
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