Snack
Salted Coconut-Caramel Energy Balls
Dates and sunflower seed butter melt into a silky caramel like base that tastes rich and deeply sweet. Rolled oats and toasted pecans add hearty chew while shredded coconut clings to every bite with gentle salt for balance.
- Total
- 30 min
- Prep
- 30 min
- Serves
- 36
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 100
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 14g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 9g
- Sodium
- 98mg
Ingredients
- 4 dozen pitted dates (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 cup creamy sunflower seed butter
- 6 tbsp warm water
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup rolled oats (see Tip)
- 6 tbsp coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine dates, sunflower seed butter, water, salt and vanilla in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth with a few small bits. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add oats and pecans; stir well.
- Place coconut in a small bowl. Scoop a tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. (Dampen your hands to prevent sticking.) Roll the ball in the coconut to coat. Repeat with the remaining mixture.