These Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls are a quick and nutritious snack perfect for any time of the day. Made with simple ingredients like oats, cocoa powder, and shredded coconut, they are an easy food recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing energy.
This recipe is straightforward and requires no baking, making it an ideal choice for those looking for delicious snacks recipes or a healthier alternative to traditional cookies recette.
No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls
These energy balls combine oats, nut butter, honey, and cocoa powder, rolled in shredded coconut for a delightful treat. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 energy balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nut butter, honey, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the energy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve: Enjoy the energy balls as a quick snack or dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 energy balls
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
