Vegan Coconut Date Balls

Easy, healthy no bake coconut date balls that are plant-based, vegan and good for you. A mix of sweet dried dates, organic coconut, a pretty roasted beet for color and a touch of exotic vanilla extract. No oil and no condensed milk necessary. Inspired by veggiesociety.com

Vegan Coconut Date Balls
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time20 minsTotal Time20 mins

Ingredients

 7 large dates -dry and pitted
 1 roasted red beet -small (approx. 1/3 cup)
 1 tsp vanilla extract+more to taste
 1 cup coconut shredded
 2 tbsp coconut ground
 1 tbsp raw cocoa powder (optional)
 1 tbsp hemp seeds

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 41mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g

Potassium 111mg3%
Vitamin E 2mg14%
Thiamin 2mg167%
Riboflavin 2mg154%
Vitamin B6 2mg118%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Instructions

1

Add the dates, beets and vanilla extract to a food processor and puree until a thick paste forms.

2

Add 1 cup of the coconut together with the hemp seeds and process together until combined.

3

Water your hands and carefully scoop put about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into balls.

4

Toss each ball into coconut or cocoa powder until coated and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

5

Serve chilled or store into a sealed container for later snacking.

NOTES
6

Roll some in beet powder, matcha and green spirulina for a rainbow of colors! Red, white and green coconut balls for Christmas!

7

The dates in the recipe can be easily replaced with equal parts of dried figs or apricots if you fancy those flavors.

Ingredients

 7 large dates -dry and pitted
 1 roasted red beet -small (approx. 1/3 cup)
 1 tsp vanilla extract+more to taste
 1 cup coconut shredded
 2 tbsp coconut ground
 1 tbsp raw cocoa powder (optional)
 1 tbsp hemp seeds

Directions

1

Add the dates, beets and vanilla extract to a food processor and puree until a thick paste forms.

2

Add 1 cup of the coconut together with the hemp seeds and process together until combined.

3

Water your hands and carefully scoop put about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into balls.

4

Toss each ball into coconut or cocoa powder until coated and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

5

Serve chilled or store into a sealed container for later snacking.

NOTES
6

Roll some in beet powder, matcha and green spirulina for a rainbow of colors! Red, white and green coconut balls for Christmas!

7

The dates in the recipe can be easily replaced with equal parts of dried figs or apricots if you fancy those flavors.

Notes

Vegan Coconut Date Balls

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