I’ve been wanting to make another batch of energy balls using my dried coconut!
I finally had some time on Monday, and was excited to combine the coconut with chocolate, kind of like the Chocolate Coconut Chew Larabars.
The dried coconut is the perfect compliment to the sweet dates.
Everything chopped up nicely and the flavor was exactly what I was hoping for (sometimes these ‘recipes’ end up being more like ‘experiments’).
I did need to stream in some agave to help the balls come together. To be honest, I didn’t really measure it, but you’ll know when you’ve added enough because a ball of dough will form.
Then you can either press the ball into a greased pan to make bars or roll it into balls.
Yummy!!! Need I say more? These healthy-ish balls are FULL of flavor!
Store these balls in the fridge for an afternoon or mid workout snack!
Does anyone else try to make homemade Larabars?
What is your favorite flavor?
So I had plans to share with you the Strawberry Balsamic Quinoa Salad that I have been eating for lunch this week because it is awesome, but I didn’t get any pictures of it. I will definitely try to snap one later this week and share that recipe soon because it will be perfect for spring strawberries!
I will get your mouth watering with pictures of tonight’s Grilled Garlic Pepper Shrimp form The Grilling Bible courtesy of the BOY!
I still don’t know what’s with the Christmas plates : ) Looking for dessert, I highly recommend these Double Chocolate/Single Chin Brownies!
Coconut Fudge Balls
Adapted from German-Chocolate Fudge Bites
Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup dried coconut
1 cup almonds
4 tbsp cacao powder
2 tsp vanilla
1-2 tbsp agave
Directions
Combine dates and coconut in a food processor and blend until combined.
Add almonds, cacao powder and vanilla. Blend until well combined.
Stream in agave until a ball of dough starts to form.
Roll dough into balls and refrigerate for ~2 hours until set. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.
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I actually have all of those ingredients on hand! I’m going to give these energy balls a try for sure! I had a great run yesterday and I suspect the dates I ate beforehand played a part in that. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
You are welcome! I have been loving date based bars during my runs. They are the BEST! I hope you enjoy these!
I really like larabars but never make them myself. I should! I have those ingredients and everything. The coconut Creme flavor is my favorite!
Yes, then you should definitely give them a try! Hope you have a great weekend!
Love homemade lara bars. My favorite is just plain with chocolate chips. It tastes like cookie dough 🙂
Oh yum! I need that recipe TONIGHT!
I’ve never tried to make my own Larabars, but I need to! These coconut balls look delishhh!
I have been living on them all week…they are awesome! You should definitely give them a try!
Thanks for the recipe! I need to start making more of this stuff to use as fuel for our longer rides.
Yes, this stuff is perfect! I have been loving these bars and balls for runs and rides. Enjoy!
These look delicious!
Why thank you! Happy Weekend!