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Date peanut butter coconut balls

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🗓️ 06 november 2025
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Healthy snacks

✅ Why this recipe?

• Natural energy boost: Dates contain natural sugars that provide quick energy—perfect for on the go or after exercise.
• Healthy fats & protein: Peanut butter (or almond butter) provides good fats and protein for long-lasting satiety.
• High in fiber: Oats and dates are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
• Minimally processed: No refined sugars or artificial additives—just pure ingredients.
• Ideal for on the go: Compact, nutritious, and melt-free. Easy to take along on a bike ride or to work/school.


🕒 Prep time: 10–12 minutes

🥣 Servings: 10-12 bars

🚴‍♀️ Easy to take along: Yes, in a container or bag, melt-free and compact

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Date peanut butter coconut balls

📋 Ingredients

• 10 soft dates (pitted)
• 2 tbsp 100% peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 3 tbsp fine oats
• 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 1 tbsp shredded coconut (keep extra in a small bowl for rolling the balls)
• Optional: 1 tsp cocoa powder or some finely chopped dark chocolate pieces

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1. Place the dates, peanut butter, oats, honey, and coconut in a food processor or bowl.
  2. 2. Blend until you get a sticky mixture (or mash with a fork if you don’t have a blender).
  3. 3. Add cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor or chopped dark chocolate pieces if desired.
  4. 4. Roll small balls with your hands (about 2.5 cm in diameter).
  5. 5. Roll them in shredded coconut or leave them as they are.
  6. 6. Let them firm up in the fridge for 5 minutes.

🚴‍♀️ On-the-go tip:

• Store them in a small airtight container or zip bag so they stay firm.
• Perfect as a quick energy boost without refined sugars.
• They keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Want to make more for the whole week? Simply double the ingredient quantities.

These date peanut butter coconut balls are a simple, healthy snack you can make in 10 minutes, packed with natural energy and flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up that feels like a guilt-free treat.

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