5 ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make this No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls recipe. Gluten-free, vegan and ideal for snacking!
These no-bake energy balls are packed with nutritious ingredients and taste fantastic. They are perfect for that mid-afternoon slump when you are feeling a bit peckish and need something to tide you over until dinner. They also serve well as an easy grab-and-go breakfast, a pre-workout snack or even a healthy dessert.
Shredded coconut and dried cranberry complement each other perfectly in these guiltless treats. Almonds and ground flax seed infuse them with protein, fiber and healthy fats. Puréed dates provide natural sweetness while binding everything together.
These tiny delights are also gluten-free, vegan and require only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! They are a great alternative to store-bought energy bars because you know exactly what goes into them and they come together effortlessly.
Other no-bake, nutritious snack recipes to try are my Healthy Fruit & Nut Granola Bars and Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls.
For this Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls Bites Recipe, I Recommend:
Food Processor – This is the one I use and love! I have had mine for years and it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly combine ingredients and to make sauces and dips.
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Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, process dates until they form a paste.
- Add almonds, cranberries, coconut and flax seed. Pulse until combined and mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Using your hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in extra shredded coconut and serve.
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Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
November 9, 2017 at 1:14 amWith these crazy busy days, these will make a great energy snack. I would love to try your recipe Alia, it looks amazing and I love all the indredients yoe have added into it.
I also really love how easy it is to prepare. Definitely saving to try.?
Alia says
November 11, 2017 at 11:55 amThanks so much Ashika! You should definitely give these a try sometime! 🙂
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
November 11, 2017 at 2:36 amI am always looking for healthy snack recipes for mid-day cravings.. I do love store brought energy bars..But I know how much sugar and preservatives are hidden in them… This recipe is great on so many levels.. Dates are a powerhouse of energy.. All the ingredients compliment each other so well.. These are not only tasty but they are so healthy too.. Love these cute bites :).
Alia says
November 11, 2017 at 11:59 amThank you Deepika! ♥ I know I always need something to munch on in between meals, but I don’t like eating store-bought bars because they usually contain some unhealthy ingredients. That’s why I like to make my own snacks, that way I know what’s going in to them! 🙂
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
November 11, 2017 at 10:59 ami end up snacking on almonds and dried cranberries a lot anyways, so why not add coconut and make it into something new? this sounds like a fun way to mix up my snack routine (:
Alia says
November 11, 2017 at 12:00 pmHey Heather! Totally!! They are nice break from the usual, so why not? 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Amy | FoodEtcaetera says
November 12, 2017 at 9:32 amThese are so pretty ! Thank you for sharing such a yummy recipe!
Alia says
November 12, 2017 at 5:29 pmHi Amy! Thanks so much!! You’re very welcome! 🙂
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
November 14, 2017 at 7:33 amThese look like the perfect afternoon pick me up! I really like the tart pop of flavor from the cranberries! Take care.
Alia says
November 14, 2017 at 9:36 pmHi Stacey! Thanks so much! ♥ Hope you have a great week!
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
November 14, 2017 at 2:39 pmThese look so simple to make and yummy. Definitely the perfect pick-me-up for all of us as we head into the crazy holiday season!
Alia says
November 14, 2017 at 9:37 pmThanks so much Tracy! ♥ Hope you have a great week!!
Aida says
November 19, 2017 at 11:25 pmLove energy bites! May I ask what type of food processor you have? Mine almost broke when I tried to grind nuts so I have to use a coffee grinder. Works great, but some people don’t like slight coffee taste.
Alia says
November 20, 2017 at 4:08 pmHi Aida! I use a Cuisinart Food Processor! I have had it for a really long time and I love it because it can handle anything! Coffee-flavored nuts actually sound quite good! I have a coffee grinder as well so I should try that sometime! lol 🙂
Shannon @loveatfirstbento says
November 29, 2017 at 8:56 amOh wow, these seriously look so good! Love the addition of the cranberries, I can see that being the perfect complement to the coconut. Bookmarking this recipe for sure!
Alia says
November 29, 2017 at 3:21 pmHi Shannon! Thanks so much! ♥ I hope you get a chance to make the recipe sometime, I love taking energy bites with me in my bag for a quick snack when I am out!
Christina says
December 1, 2017 at 3:33 pmOH my flipping gosh, those are the cutest little bites in all the land! They are so cute I almost don’t want to eat them… BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Actually, they wouldn’t last two seconds in my house. They look amazing!
Alia says
December 2, 2017 at 4:29 pmHi Christina!! Oh my goodness you’re so sweet! ♥ Thank you so much!! I’m going to go check out your blog right now! 🙂 hehe
Melvin says
January 28, 2018 at 1:20 pmI just tried the Healthy fruit and nut granola bars. But I used 1/4 pumpkin seeds and 1/4 sunflower seeds.They are yummy.
Alia says
January 28, 2018 at 2:48 pmHi Melvin! I’m so glad you enjoyed the granola bars! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Pete says
April 6, 2019 at 7:41 pmThese are delicious. My whole family loves them. I’ve made at least 6 double batches of them. They are addicting, so I have to limit myself to one (or two) a day. When they are gone, I don’t wait too long before making another batch. Thanks for the recipe.
Alia says
April 6, 2019 at 8:09 pmHi Pete, thanks so much for letting me know! I am so happy you and your family enjoyed the recipe! You’re very welcome! 🙂