Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

Need a quick snack in the middle of the day? These no-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are the perfect pick me up!

Some things are just meant to be together, right? Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Netflix and pizza. And perhaps my all-time favorite combo…coconut and chocolate.

Truthfully, chocolate goes so well with so many ingredients, but there’s just something extra delicious about coconut and chocolate. Maybe it goes back to my childhood love of Mounds bars, but I just can’t say no to a dessert with these two ingredients.

These little coconut energy bites took about five minutes to whip up. I love to make a batch of these and then store them in the fridge – that way, when I need a little something sweet, I can grab one (or two!) of these. And since they contain healthy ingredients like coconut and hemp seeds, they give me a little energy without a big sugar crash.

How long do energy bites stay fresh in the refrigerator?

You can store energy bites for up to a week in the refrigerator, or up to three months in the freezer.

Where can I find safe Medjool dates?

It can be tricky to find dates that are not cross contaminated with nuts. I know many brands will say that they are packaged in the same facility as nuts or peanuts. A brand to look into is Sun Date, which was a date-only facility the last time I checked. Of course, you should always contact the company yourself to make sure a product is safe for you.

What if I can’t have hemp seeds?

If you can’t have hemp seeds, you can add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead. If you prefer to leave the seeds out, you can add some shredded coconut.

I rolled these in coconut because they look prettier, and you just can’t have too much coconut in my opinion, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and just keep them simple.

If you’re looking for more energy bite recipes, try these oatmeal energy bites or these chocolate cherry energy bites.

Other things you can add to these coconut energy bites:

• chia seeds
• dried cherries
• mini chocolate chips
• pumpkin seeds
• protein powder
• sunbutter

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Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

No-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are delicious and healthy! This is a great snack or healthy dessert.

Course Snack

Cuisine Grain Free, Paleo, vegan.

Keyword energy bites recipe, vegan energy balls

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 15

Calories 147 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 10 Medjool dates pitted
• 2/3 cup hemp seed hearts
• 1/2 cup coconut flour or unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling

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Instructions

1. Place the dates, hemp seed hearts, coconut flour, and cocoa powder in a food processor, and pulse until the dates are chopped and everything is combined.
2. Add the maple syrup and process until a thick dough is formed.
3. Roll the mixture into one inch balls.
4. Put the coconut flakes into a bowl and roll the balls in it to coat.
5. Store energy bites in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Store energy bites in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

Serving size is for one energy bite.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 10mg 0%

Potassium 178mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 1.4%

Calcium 3.5%

Iron 10.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These coconut chocolate energy bites are:

• perfect for an after workout snack
• easy to make
• a great snack to pack for a road trip
• naturally gluten free, grain free, and vegan

This post was originally published in May 2016. It has been updated.