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    Coconut Power Balls are the Ultimate Energizing Snacks

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    By Alisa Fleming on August 23, 2022 Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

    This recipe for coconut power balls was an entry in a recipe contest that we held several years ago. It was submitted by reader Marisa Raponi. She creatively blends an array of healthy ingredients into these delicious, energizing snacks. We recently pulled this recipe from our archives because it is a great grab-and-go option for summer outings and busy school days.

    Coconut Power Balls Recipe - unique, delicious, nutritious, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, energizing snacks!

    Coconut Power Balls made with Dried Fruit, Granola, and More

    There are some surprising ingredients in these healthy bites. We have some notes and substitution options for the more unusual additions.

    • No Chestnuts? You can substitute figs, more dates, or even some soft nuts, like pecans or walnuts.
    • Coconut Milk: This is full-fat canned coconut milk. Do not substitute a drinkable milk beverage. You can shake the can – it’s okay to use the milk, not just the cream.
    • Cocoa Nibs: These are also called cacao nibs. Marisa uses the plain unsweetened ones, but you can use sweetened cacao nibs, if preferred. In a pinch, you can substitute dark chocolate or 1 tablespoon Dutch processed cocoa powder.

    Coconut Power Balls Recipe - unique, delicious, nutritious, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, energizing snacks!

    Special Diet Notes: Coconut Power Balls

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Be sure to choose the granola that suits your dietary needs.

    For tree nut-free coconut power balls, simply use a nut-free granola.

    Dairy-Free Coconut Power Balls
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Total time
    15 mins
     
    These power snacks are chewy and sweet. They are so nutritious they can actually be eaten for breakfast! But I still enjoy them as a no guilt dessert. The nibs taste so much like chocolate, but without the excess sugars.
    Author: Marisa Raponi
    Recipe type: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: about 12 balls
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup pitted dates
    • ½ cup dairy-free granola with nuts (gluten-free, if needed)
    • ¼ cup dried apricots
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup roasted ready-to-eat chestnuts
    • 3 tablespoons full-fat canned coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs
    • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    Instructions
    1. Place the dates, granola, apricots, cranberries, chestnuts, coconut milk, and cocoa nibs in your food processor. Pulse to chop, then puree to slightly smooth, leaving some chunky texture.
    2. Put the coconut in a bowl or on a plate.
    3. Scoop the mixture into 12 balls, and roll them in the coconut.
    4. Shape the balls with your hands, pressing the coconut coating in as needed.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 ball Calories: 96 Fat: 5.7g Saturated fat: 3.1g Carbohydrates: 19.7g Sugar: 12.5g Sodium: 5mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 2.4g
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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