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    Coconut Date Energy Balls (no oats)

    Published: Mar 15, 2024 · Modified: Sep 20, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    These Coconut Date Energy Balls without oats are simple to make, have no added sugar and guarantee a little energy boost whenever you need one. Rather than spending a fortune on gluten free bars you can decrease that cost with some homemade bars, bites and balls.

    A small dish of Coconut Date Energy Balls surrounded by orange wedges and an apple.

    If you can tolerate oats my favs are granola bars and Chocolate Coconut Oat Bars. If not, these no-bake Eatmore bars are a nice chewy treat.

    The secret for these kind of snacks is to store a good selection of dried fruit, nuts and seeds in your pantry. Ingredients like this all keep well and are an easy way to add variety to your regular diet. I buy dried apricots and baking dates in the baking aisle and you might be surprised to know they are less expensive than the packages sold over in the snack section.

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    • Coconut Date Energy Balls (no oats)

    🥥 Ingredients

    These energy balls are amazingly held together from the moisture of the dried fruits. If you're trying to eat 30 Plants a Week this combination could add more variety in your diet.

    • dates
    • dried apricots
    • coconut
    • walnuts

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

    Substitutions

    The important result is a combination of fruit and nuts that will stick together.

    • dates and apricots - Add or substitute any dried fruit. Keep in mind that smaller fruits, like raisins and cranberries, won't stick together the way these do.
    • coconut - I always use coconut but feel free to experiment.
    • walnuts - Try any nuts, toasted or not.

    Equipment

    This is when I pull out my food processor. An inexpensive blender might do if you work in batches. You want small pieces, not a paste. A small portion scoop isn't necessary but they make jobs like this fast and easy. Buy at least three sizes, you'll never regret it!

    🫙 Storage

    Stored in airtight containers these energy balls will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Smaller Mason jars are best for storing small amounts of seed and to store your finished energy balls in. If you can see them every time you open the fridge you'll think to eat them.

    Clear containers prevent food waste. I like 4-cup Mason jars to store dried fruit and nuts in. Labels from my Dymo label maker make it easy to grab what I want. You can find tips the gluten free kitchen in this post, Organize For Success with Labeling.

    💡 Top Tip

    It's all about systems so store dried fruit, nuts and seeds so they're easy to find and use. I have a drawer of Mason jars with labels right on the lid so I can grab what I want when I need it. If you want help organizing check out my simple two-lid system with seven sizes of jars, Organize For Success with Mason Jars.

    The 4-cup jars for my dried fruit might look too large but I love transferring a brand new package right in the jar and not having to deal with it again. I don’t have to store it somewhere else and I don’t need to rummage through a bucket full of packages to see what I have when I'm making my grocery list.

    When a jar is empty, or almost empty, I leave it on the counter until that item makes it to my grocery list. The label on the lid tells me what belongs in it.

    A Mason jar filled with Coconut Date Energy Balls surrounded by dates, apricots and walnuts.
    A Mason jar filled with Coconut Date Energy Balls surrounded by dates, apricots and walnuts.

    Coconut Date Energy Balls (no oats)

    These gluten free energy balls are simple to make, have no added sugar and guarantee an energy boost whenever you need one.
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    Course: No Bake Cookies, Snacks & Treats
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: gluten free energy balls no sugar
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 balls
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 12 dates whole or broken from a block of baking dates (60 g)
    • 12 dried apricots (120 g)
    • ⅓ cup shredded coconut , toasted (30 g)
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts , toasted(30 g)
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    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until mixture starts to come together. Scrape down sides and pulse again until finely chopped. It's okay to have some larger pieces as long as the mixture is soft enough to hold together.
    • Fill a metal portion scoop with the mixture pressing firmly to fill the scoop. Roll between your hands to form a ball.
    • Store in a Mason jar and refrigerate. Keeps for 1 week.
      Coconut Date Energy Balls in a Mason jar surrounded by dates, apricots and walnuts.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Coconut Date Energy Balls (no oats)
    Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
    Calories 67 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Sodium 8mg0%
    Potassium 158mg5%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 290IU6%
    Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
    Calcium 10mg1%
    Iron 0.4mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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