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Tropical Coconut Energy Balls

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Posted:5/9/16
Updated:12/2/19

It’s time to bust out your food processor! All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make these Tropical Coconut Energy Balls. Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly!

tropical coconut energy balls in white bowl pinterest image this recipe

I’ve told you how much I love my food processor* right? It wasn’t until I started making a bunch of nut butters until I realized just how freaking awesome it really is.

And then balls happened and I fell in love all over again.

And then I made a cake in it and I kind of felt like I was cheating on my Kitchenaid mixer, ya know? I am hoping she understands. It’s not you, it’s me…  Except, it’s totally her. She can’t grind up nuts and dates like my good ole food processor can. Don’t worry girl, you’re still my go-to for cookies. Not to mention you’re a hell of a lot safer to clean. And you don’t tear up spatulas and cause me to yell in frustration…

Okay, I’m going to stop talking to my Kitchenaid mixer now and start talking to you all again…

Apparently it’s one of those days I am just going to act like a complete lunatic. At this point I’m hoping you’re either entertained, or you’ve skipped down to the recipe already.

tropical coconut energy balls on baking sheet
tropical coconut energy balls in food processor

If you’re looking for an easy, grab-n-go, flavorful, STUPENDOUS ball recipe that puts you on a tropical beach somewhere, look no further. Use your imagination and these Tropical Coconut Energy Balls will do just that 😉 Actually, at this time last year,  I was just getting back from my brother’s wedding in the Virgin Islands. One of the most amazing times of my life, without a doubt. Those beaches are just beyond beautiful. *sigh*

tropical coconut energy balls in food processor

Alright, let’s chat about these balls! They’re chewy, fruity, not overly sweet and the perfect little bite-sized snack.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • macadamia nuts
  • cashews
  • dates
  • diced tropical fruit
  • coconut

YES, you read that right, just FIVE ingredients stand between you and these fruity little Tropical Coconut Energy Balls.

tropical coconut energy balls in food processor on baking sheet

If you haven’t made snack balls like this before, let me tell you… SO. FREAKING. EASY.

First you’ll grind down your nuts. Then add/process your dates, fruit and coconut. Add a little bit of water to get at sticky consistency and process again. Then all that’s left is to roll into balls and cover in coconut! SO EASYYY.

tropical coconut energy balls in white bowl on teal napkin

If you’ve got a food processor, you must start making energy balls like this! They are seriously one of the best snacks to have on hand, and they’ll keep in your freezer for months. But realistically they won’t last that long and you’ll just have to make more 😀


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It's time to bust out your food processor! All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make these Tropical Coconut Energy Balls.
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  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 24 1x
  • Category: snacks

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup toasted whole cashews
  • 1 cup toasted macadamia nuts
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup large medjool dates, soaked for 5 minutes/drained & pitted
  • 1 cup dried diced tropical fruit mix
  • 2 TBS water
  • coating:
  • about 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling

Instructions

  1. Place 1/3 cup shredded coconut in small bowl, set aside later for rolling.
  2. In the bowl of your food processor, process nuts until a course meal, about 10-15 seconds.
  3. Remove lid from bowl and add pitted dates, diced tropical fruit mix, and shredded coconut. Process again until ingredients are fully combined, roughly 15-20 seconds. Add in 1-2 TBS water for smoother consistency. Ball mixture will be thick, sticky, and slightly wet.
  4. Using a slightly rounded tablespoon, roll mixture into balls between the palm of your hands. Roll into bowl of shredded coconut until fully coated. You should get about 24 balls.
    Store energy balls in airtight container in freezer. Enjoy!

Notes

-I used raw nuts and toasted them myself at 300F for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 121
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 19mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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TOOLS USED for this recipe

Breville 12 Cup Food Processor

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So I must know:

  • Food processor vs Kitchenaid mixer? Which one do you use more and for what/why?
 
 

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    5/9/2016 at 3:41 pm

    The only thing I’ve ever made in my food processor is almond butter and I make it at least once a week because I have a problem haha. I really need to branch out and use it for some other things!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/11/2016 at 7:19 am

      lol problem? naahhhh. Definitely branch out though! You can make pizza dough, cookies, I even make my carrot cake in it! 😀

      Reply
  2. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    5/9/2016 at 5:24 pm

    This looks so so delicious! I’ll be honest, I use my food processor way more than my mixer simply because it’s on the bench and my mixer is up high in the cupboard and I’m a bit lazy, hahaha!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/11/2016 at 8:19 am

      Lol, totally understandable. Those things are heavy!

      Reply
  3. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    5/9/2016 at 10:29 pm

    I’m legit obsessed with my food processor. We are trying to figure out which one to buy for our commercial cooking. Is the one you mentioned above the one you use for everyday?
    These energy bites – omg give me them all. These would be so perfect after a tough workout!! Love love love!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/11/2016 at 8:18 am

      The one I list is the one I use, yes! It is such a beast and the Breville products seem to be made really well. Definitely recommend!
      And energy bites are totally the best workout snack 😀 Thanks Sam!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    5/9/2016 at 11:46 pm

    Mm… yes! Seeing all those ingredients made me want to go to Hawaii or Florida. 🙂 I need to try one of your nut butter recipes. They look AMAZING!

    Reply
  5. Cassie Autumn Tran says

    5/22/2016 at 12:57 pm

    As of now, I use my food processor every other day! Today I’m using it AGAIN to make a delicious green curry recipe! It’s amazing! Anyways, these energy balls look so vibrant and flavorful! I love the little bites of tropical fruit with the coconut and macadamia nut crunch too!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/23/2016 at 7:54 am

      Oh green curry sounds amazing. I have yet to venture into recipes like that with my food processor, but I’ll definitely have to check some out, thanks Cassie!

      Reply
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