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Energy Balls of Date, Almond, and Cocoa

Name: Energy Balls of Date, Almond, and Cocoa
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 200 g Medjool dates pitted; 100 g raw almonds; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 40 g rolled oats; 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Sugar-free energy balls. Perfect for snacking. Protein-rich recipe ready in 15 minutes.

⏱ 15 min

📋 7 min prep

🔥 7 min cook

🍽 12 servings

🔥 90 kcal · calories per serving

easy

Sugar-free energy balls. Perfect for snacking.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 12 servings

200 g Medjool dates pitted
100 g raw almonds
2 tbsp cocoa powder
40 g rolled oats
2 tbsp shredded coconut

Step by step

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Step 1 Prep

Grind almonds, dates, oats, and cocoa until a sticky dough forms.
Step 2 Assemble

Form balls the size of a walnut. Keep chilled until serving so the flavors settle.
Step 3 Assemble

Coat in shredded coconut. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste just before eating.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for 2–3 days. Serve cold; no need to reheat. Do not freeze.

Chef tips

Prep the night before when you can: it saves morning time.
Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste just before serving.
For meal prep, keep crunchy toppings separate.

Allergens

No major allergens from the standard 14 in the base ingredient list.

Diet

🌱 Vegan

Recipe is already vegan.

Variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Date, Almond, and Cocoa Energy Balls.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Grind almonds, dates, oats, and cocoa until a sticky dough forms.
2 Form balls the size of a walnut. Keep chilled until serving so the flavors settle.
3 Coat in shredded coconut. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste just before eating.