Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico
These chocolate coconut date balls take less than 10 minutes to make and use only 5 simple ingredients. They are perfect for a quick boost of energy, fibre, and protein.
As I approach the birth of our next baby, I’ve been on the hunt for nutrient rich snacks to have on hand during labour.
Date balls seemed like a good option because there is some research that points to dates being helpful in making labour faster. And dates are a great source of iron. So I thought I would make up some healthy chocolate coconut date balls to snack on.
(This simple homemade high protein granola recipe is another great option.)
Whether or not you’re expecting, these are a simple and healthy snack that will nourish your body. They are easy to store in the fridge or freezer and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Ingredients
Medjool Dates – Medjool dates are naturally very sweet and eliminate the need to add processed sugar to this snack. They are also high in fibre and iron.
Nuts Of Your Choice – Almonds, walnuts, and cashews all work great
Sugar-Free Cocoa Powder – Using baker’s grade cocoa powder will ensure that there is no added sugar
Sugar-Free Shredded Coconut – Coconut is a source of healthy fat and fibre. If you don’t have shredded coconut flakes, you can always simply blend up coconut chips
Sugar-Free Peanut Butter – Crunchy or smooth will work!
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Tools You Will Need
Food processor
Spatula
Spoon
How To Make Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
Add medjool dates to your food processor and blitz until they come together.
Add your nuts, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and peanut butter into the food processor.
Blitz until the mixture holds together.
Using your hands or a spoon, roll together the date balls.
Roll each ball in added shredded coconut.
You can eat immediately or put the balls onto a plate and into the fridge for an hour or so to firm up.
Date Ball Variation Ideas
There are endless variations for these date balls. Here are some ideas:
Nut-Free – simply substitute the nuts for pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, or linseed (also known as flaxseed). Linseed is especially high in fibre and protein.
Alternate Nut Butters – you could swap the peanut butter for almond butter, which has a deeper flavour that would be delicious, or even cashew butter.
Alternate Nuts – you could try adding brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, or whatever kind of nuts you have on hand. I often just use a nut mix in this recipe!
FAQ
If the date balls are crumbly, slowly add in a bit of water into the food processor. You will likely not need much so make sure to pour only a small amount and then blitz everything.
If your date balls are too liquidy, you can add some oats into your food processor and blitz. The oats will absorb some of the liquid and provide added fiber to the snack.
To make these nut-free, simply substitute the nuts for pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, or linseed (also known as flaxseed).
These chocolate coconut date balls will last about a week in an air-tight container in the fridge before becoming dry.
Yes. These will last about 6 weeks in an airtight container in the freezer.
Try These Other Simple Snacks Ideas
Simple Homemade High Protein Granola Recipe
Naturally Sweetened Sourdough Apple Muffins
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Simple & Tasty Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Recipe
Nutritious Garlic and Herb Popped Beans
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Simple Chocolate Coconut Date Balls Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Add medjool dates to your food processor and blitz until they come together.
- Add your nuts, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and peanut butter into the food processor.
- Blitz until the mixture holds together.Using your hands or a spoon, roll together the date balls.
- Roll each ball in added shredded coconut.
- You can eat immediately or put the balls onto a plate and into the fridge for an hour or so to firm up.
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