Quick No-Bake Coconut Date Energy Bites
Chewy, naturally sweet energy bites packed with coconut and dates, perfect for a nutritious on-the-go snack. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, turns medjool dates, pitted, unsweetened shredded coconut, almond butter 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 12, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup pitted medjool dates until they form a sticky, coarse paste, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Add 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup almond butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the processor. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together and is evenly combined.
- Step 3: Using wet hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, forming about 12 energy bites.
- Step 4: Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Step 5: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
