We love no-bake coconut recipes – no bake bounty bars, no-bake coconut bars, or raw Samoa bars, we can’t get enough coconut treats! So here’s the new addition to our collection of energy balls recipes, some delicious tropical coconut balls. These vegan coconut energy balls are delicious no-bake energy bites perfect as a healthy snacking option any time of the day. This is a great recipe for cardio lovers. It fills you up with slow-release carbs and keeps your energy steady during the day. They are naturally:
Gluten-free Vegan Keto-friendly – these contain no high-carb dried fruits like Medjool dates. As a result, they are low in carbs and keto-friendly.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make them are a food processor and a few simple ingredients. The ingredients you need are:
Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut – opt for ultra-fine dry coconut threads instead of shredded coconut that would make the energy balls dry. Quick Oats or Almond Flour – Pick the latter for a gluten-free option. Coconut Nectar or maple syrup. Coconut Milk – You can also use almond milk or soy milk. Coconut Water – Or just water if you don’t have coconut water. Natural Coconut Extract – I’m a huge fan of coconut so there’s never enough coconut for me!
Protein Balls Add-Ons
You can make protein balls with this recipe by adding a boost of protein and healthy fats using some additional ingredients. For example, adding 1-2 tablespoons of the ingredients below in the batter will up the protein:
Hemp seeds Chia seeds Sunflower seeds Pea protein powder – some coconut-flavored powders add a delicious coconut flavor. But if using them, you may want to skip the coconut extract in the recipe to avoid an overpowering coconut flavor! Peanut butter – this is a delicious addition to making coconut peanut butter energy balls.
Keep in mind that adding dry ingredients like seeds or protein powder into the recipe dries out the batter. As a result, you may need to add liquid to the batter to bring the ingredients together. If you add peanut butter or almond butter, the opposite happens, and you may need to add more shredded coconut to dry out the batter.
How To Make Coconut Energy Balls
It’s so easy to make these Coconut Bliss Balls that you won’t buy any energy balls from the grocery store after trying this recipe.
Flavoring Suggestions
You can also add some other ingredients to this recipe to create a range of coconut balls flavors. For example, stirring 1-2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips or cocoa powder adds a delicious coconut chocolate flavor to the balls. You can also swap the coconut extract for an almond extract to make coconut almond energy balls or use blanched almonds instead of cashews.
Keto Energy Ball Option
You can make some adjustments to this recipe to make it low-carb and sugar-free. For example, you can:
Swap quick oats for almond flour. Swap coconut nectar for a sugar-free monk fruit syrup.
Storage Instructions
You can keep these energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or, you can freeze the coconut balls in zip lock bags and thaw for 3 hours at room temperature before eating.
More Energy Balls Recipes
Below I listed some other delicious and easy energy bites recipes for you to try:
