Coconut Date Balls
These coconut date balls are fast and simple to make, and are vegan, gluten-free and paleo! They only require 4 ingredients to make with no refined sugars, and are perfect healthier treat for kids and adults.
Servings: 20
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 20 medjool dates (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ⅔ cup coconut flour * see note
Toppings (optional)
- shredded coconut
- sprinkles
- crushed nuts
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cover dates with boiling water and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Shaking excess water off the dates, transfer to a food processor along with the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut flour and salt.
- Blend on low until everything is completely mixed and blended together.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 1 tablespoon sized balls and roll in the palm of your hand.
- To get toppings to stick, you can immerse in the soaking liquid for a second, shaking extra liquid off before rolling in the toppings.
Storage
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze for longer term storage.
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Notes
* These were not good with almond flour (way too soft!).
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg