No Bake Coconut Energy Balls

Name: No-Bake Coconut Energy Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips; 3 tbsp honey

Level

Easy

Time

5 Min

Servings

10

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Published February 23, 2023 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC

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You should make these. They’re delicious.

Made from coconut flakes, peanut butter, chia seeds, chocolate chips and honey these energy balls are a 2 bite snack that will quickly become your favourite recipe.

If you’re like me, you need an occasional snack to get you thru a day. Making your own snacks at home is a cheaper and better way to stay in the healthy lane. 99% of store bought snack are filled with S*%T ingredients (refined sugars and refined grains) that drive up your blood sugar and are designed to stimulate hunger hormones. This leads to more snacking and your brain will tell you to eat more than you really need. Avoiding hyper-processed foods is one of the easiest ways to be a healthier version of you.

If you’re trying to eat healthier or naturally trying to lower inflammation, these No Bake Coconut Energy Balls are a better choice than a packaged snack.

These energy balls are made from simple ingredients and take less than 5 minutes to make. Quick and easy!

Gluten free, grain free and dairy free.

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Why you will LOVE these No Bake Coconut Energy Balls

These energy balls are made from simple, pantry ingredient

MUCH healthier than conventional packaged snacks

Very easy to make- literally takes 5 minutes!

This is a NO BAKE recipe!

A ONE bowl recipe- minimizing the mess!

No seed oils, no corn, no wheat, no refined sugars, LESS INFLAMMATION

These energy balls are gluten free, grain free, dairy free

What equipment do you need?

1 medium bowl
1 spatula

What ingredients do you need?

1 cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
3 tbsp honey

How do I make these Coconut Energy Balls?

Step 1:

In a medium bowl, add all ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon.

Step 2:

Roll into balls. Use a cookie scoop to get even sized energy balls which holds 1.5 tablespoons of energy ball dough.

Eat right away or refrigerate. I think they taste best a little bit cold.

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for several days.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions:

Unsweetened Coconut- Unsweetened coconut is the star ingredient in this recipe. Unsweetened coconut is high in fibre and “good” fats. Coconut is known to help modulate cholesterol profiles, improves satiety which supports weight loss, supports a healthy microbiome and enhances brain function and stabilizes blood sugar. Be sure to use unsweetened coconut. Use gluten free oats as a substitute.

Natural peanut butter-I use Kirkland brand Natural Creamy Peanut Butter. It’s sugar free and has no hydrogenated oils. I use Kirkland brand peanut butter because they (supposedly) use Valencia peanuts which are grown in a dry climate with produces peanuts with less molds. Yes, peanut butter can contain mold (aflotoxins). Stop buying conventional peanut butter (ie the ones with the cute bears on the label) which is terrible for your health. Read the label- it’s full of sugar and hydrogenated oils which are just plain bad for you. You can do better than this. Your health is worth it. If your peanut butter is too runny you will need to add a little extra coconut. Substitute with almond butter or other nut butter if you’re avoiding peanut butter.

Chocolate chips– I used dark chocolate chips. Use sugar free chocolate chips like Krisda Chocolatey Chips if you would like to further decrease sugar content.

Chia seeds– Chia seeds are tiny little seeds that are loaded with anti-oxidants, minerals, fibre, and omega 3 fatty acids. They promote heart health, support strong bones and may help improve blood sugar. Poppyseeds would be a good substitute.

Honey – Keep in mind, honey is still a sugar. It is less refined than regular sugar and has some anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Maple syrup would be a good substitute. I tried making these energy balls without honey or maple syrup but they needed something sticky to stay together. Honey works better than maple syrup because it’s stickier.

How to Store these Coconut Energy Balls

Store energy balls in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.

Balls freeze well and can be eaten on demand. They will need a little time to thaw before eating.