Nut-Free Coconut Almond Butter Energy Bites

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Wholesome, nut-free energy bites made with coconut and seeds, perfect for a Whole30-approved snack that’s both portable and satisfying. This american-inspired whole30 (vegan) ready in about 10 minutes pairs unsweetened shredded coconut, sunflower seed butter, ground flaxseed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2-4 tbsp water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup roughly chopped pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
2. Step 2: Stir the mixture well, gradually adding 2 to 4 tbsp water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together when pressed but is not too sticky.
3. Step 3: Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.