No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites with Dates and Coconut

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These wholesome no-bake energy bites combine rich chocolate, sweet dates, and crunchy hazelnuts rolled in shredded coconut for a perfect healthy snack. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free, vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, turns medjool dates, raw hazelnuts, unsweetened cocoa powder into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 16, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 16 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup raw hazelnuts until coarsely chopped but not powdered, about 10 pulses.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 pitted medjool dates, 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the food processor. Process until the mixture comes together and starts to clump, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands, then roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat the outside.
  4. Step 4: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 1 week.

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