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Caramel Coconut Energy Bites

caramel coconut energy bites
PREP: 20min

Caramel Coconut Energy Bites with Medjool Dates | No-Bake Healthy Snack 

Fuel your day with these delicious Caramel Coconut Energy Bites made with Natural Delights Medjool dates! Packed with almond butter, coconut, protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and dark chocolate, these no-bake bites are a naturally sweet and satisfying alternative to processed sugar snacks. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an easy grab-and-go treat. 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Pitted Natural Delights® Medjool Dates (~8 or 9 Dates depending on size)
  • 1 Cup Smooth Almond Butter
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut + More for Rolling
  • 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Hemp Seeds
  • ¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Preparation

  1. In a skillet over medium-low heat, heat the coconut flakes until toasted and golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent from burning. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the dates until they are finely chopped and begin to form a paste.
  3. Add the almond butter, coconut, seeds, protein powder, maple syrup and chocolate chips. Pulse until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into balls (I used a cookie dough scoop to measure out ~2 Tablespoons per ball). Roll in toasted coconut, gently pressing so it sticks.
  5. Drizzle with additional melted chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.