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.
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.
I’ve shared a lot of recipes with this particular combination – from coconut chocolate cake, to chocolate coconut mini muffins, to vegan coconut rum hot fudge sundaes.
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 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
- white chocolate chips
- pumpkin seeds
- protein powder
- sunbutter
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.
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
Instructions
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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.
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Add the maple syrup and process until a thick dough is formed.
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Roll the mixture into one inch balls.
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Put the coconut flakes into a bowl and roll the balls in it to coat.
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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.
This post was originally published in May 2016. It has been updated.
Katie
Delicious recipe!
Lizzy
I’m going to make these tomorrow! Do you refrigerate them or can they keep outside the fridge?
Kelly Roenicke
If you don’t refrigerate them, they will melt.
Aimee
nomnomnomnomnom! I love that these include hemp too, I’m so into using that at the moment!
Kelly
Let me know if you try them!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
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!
Kelly
Thanks, Gayle!
Kristy @ Southern In Law
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 ;)
Julia Mueller
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!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
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. ;)
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen
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!