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Home » Snacks » Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

Jul 2, 2019 · Modified: Sep 5, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 12 Comments

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Need a quick snack in the middle of the day? These no-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are the perfect pick me up! Chewy, chocolatey, and coated with coconut flakes, these gluten free treats are the perfect after school snack.

Coconut chocolate energy bites

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.

Chocolate goes so well with 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 coconut chocolate dessert.

I’ve shared a lot of recipes with this particular combination – from coconut chocolate cake, to chocolate coconut mini muffins, to vegan coconut truffles.

These energy balls are the ultimate quick and easy treat – they 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 healthier ingredients like coconut and hemp seeds, they give me a little energy without a big sugar crash.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Medjool Dates – It can be tricky to find dates that are not cross contaminated with nuts. I know many brands 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.
  • 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.
  • Coconut Flakes – I love the addition of coconut to this recipe, but if you have a coconut allergy, feel free to substitute rolled oats or more hemp seed hearts.

Variations

Try adding any of the following ingredients to this recipe for a little variety:

  • chia seeds
  • dried cherries
  • mini chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • pumpkin seeds
  • protein powder
  • sunbutter
chocolate energy balls on a blue background

Storage

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

More No-Bake Recipes

  • Oatmeal Energy Bites
  • Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites
  • Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough Bites
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Make a big batch of these and have them ready for your week. I love to have easy gluten free snacks like this on hand for when I am having an extra busy week. They’re the perfect thing to grab when I’m headed out to do errands or go on a field trip with my boys.

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Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.

No-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are delicious and so easy to make! These are great for an after school snack or quick dessert.

Course Snack
Cuisine Grain Free, Paleo, vegan.
Keyword afterschool snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 147 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 10 Medjool dates pitted
  • â…” cup hemp seed hearts
  • ½ cup coconut flour or unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling
US Customary – Metric

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
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
178
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
70
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Mustard Free, Nightshade Free, no bake, Nut Free, paleo, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Katie

    August 23, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Lizzy

    April 15, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I’m going to make these tomorrow! Do you refrigerate them or can they keep outside the fridge?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      April 19, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      If you don’t refrigerate them, they will melt.

      Reply
  3. Aimee

    June 22, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    nomnomnomnomnom! I love that these include hemp too, I’m so into using that at the moment!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 24, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    May 31, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Energy bites are one of my favorite snacks to whip up because of the endless flavor combinations! This version sounds perfect, Kelly! I would snack on these all day long!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 08, 2016 at 12:08 am

      Thanks, Gayle!

      Reply
  5. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    May 27, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I loveee chocolate and coconut together but the rest of my family aren’t coconut fans. Perhaps I’ll have to make these just for me ;)

    Reply
  6. Julia Mueller

    May 27, 2016 at 9:56 am

    These definitely look like the perfect mid-day snack slash after-dinner treat! Loving the all natural ingredients. The chocolate + coconut combo = life. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  7. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    May 27, 2016 at 8:13 am

    These energy bites are SO perfect with summer coming up and all the busy schedules! I’m totally gonna need these energy bites up my snack options sleeve. ;)

    Reply
  8. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    May 26, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Yum! I never used to like coconut, but I’ve developed a love for it over the past few years. I’d be happy to snack on these any time of day!

    Reply

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