Healthy Coconut Bites (Low-Sugar & Clean Eating Snacks)
These Coconut Bites are a quick, 15-minute no-bake snack that’s both healthy and delicious! Packed with nuts, dates, and coconut, they’re completely vegan and perfect for anytime snacking.
Servings 20 coconut bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 20 organic Medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 cup salted almonds
- 1.3 oz freeze-dried raspberries (or any other freeze-dried fruit
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil melted
Instructions
How to Make Coconut Bites
- These no-bake treats are the perfect snack to make ahead. You can make several batches at once, freeze them and pull them out as you need them. Here's what you'll need to do to make them step by step:
- Start by toasting coconut flakes in a small skillet for about 3 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally until the flakes turn golden in color then set aside to cool a bit. In the meantime, remove pits from the dates, melt coconut oil, and measure out all dry ingredients.
- Into a food processor, add pitted dates, toasted coconut flakes, almond flour, salted almonds, and freeze-dried raspberries.
- Process for about a minute or so, and then add vanilla extract and melted coconut oil. Process for another minute.
- Then stop the food processor, remove the lid, and use a silicone spatula to remove unprocessed nuts stuck to the bottom and sides of the food processor container then process for 30 more seconds.
- Using a tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop some of the coconut mixture and transfer it into our hands. Squeeze the crumbs together in your hand and then roll them into small bite-size balls.
- Place rolled bites onto a platter lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Let them chill in the fridge for an hour and then transfer them into a storage container with a lid.
- Your delicious Coconut Bites are ready to be served!
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Notes
- Soften Dates First: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 - 15 minutes to help the mixture bind perfectly.
- Toast Coconut Flakes: Lightly toasting the coconut brings out a richer flavor and adds subtle crunch.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too dry, add a little coconut oil or water; if too sticky, add more almond flour or shredded coconut.
- Use Wet Hands for Rolling: Dampen your hands slightly to prevent sticking and shape the bites easily.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate or freeze the bites for 15 - 60 minutes to firm them up and enhance texture.