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No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Energy Bites

These easy no-bake chocolate coconut protein balls are the ultimate healthy snack! Packed with protein powder, chia, flax, and hemp seeds, plus natural sweetness from dates and a rich chocolate drizzle. Perfect as a pre-workout boost, quick morning pick-me-up, or guilt-free dessert. Gluten-free, no refined sugar, and ready in under 30 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen small bite-sized balls.

Course Breakfast, healthy dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, healthy

Keyword easy recipe, energy, gluten free chicken marsala, healthy dessert, healthy snack, no bake, preworkout snack, protien balls, protien snack

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings balls

Calories 120kcal

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

12 organic medjool dates, pitted
1 tbsp organic peanut butter
4 scoops vanilla protein powder (I prefer ancient nutrition- use your favorite)
1/4 cup organic unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp organic vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
1/4 cup organic pecans
4 tbsp organic chia seeds
4 tbsp organic ground flax seeds
4 tbsp organic hemp seeds
2 tbsp organic local honey
2 tbsp organic unsweetened 100% cocoa powder
6 tbsp organic coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp organic cocoa nibs

For Rolling and Coating

3 tbsp organic unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chocolate chips I prefer 85% dark chocolate- use your favorite
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp celtic sea salt

Instructions

Add the dates, peanut butter, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup shredded coconut, vanilla paste, pecans, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, honey, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, additional 2 scoops protein powder, and cocoa nibs to a food processor.
Blend on high for about 2 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides, until the mixture forms a sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the extra 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut for texture.
Scoop out small portions (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll into bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the balls for 5 minutes to firm up.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the ⅓ cup chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
Remove balls from freezer. Dip each one halfway or fully into the melted chocolate, then return to the parchment paper.
Immediately sprinkle with a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (or freeze for longer storage).

Notes

For smaller/larger balls, adjust size—smaller ones are great for portion control.
Make it nut-free: Swap pecans for sunflower seeds and use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
These are super customizable—add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for extra flavor.
Perfect for meal prep: Make a double batch and keep in the freezer for grab-and-go snacks.
Enjoy as a healthy dessert, post-workout recovery, or energizing breakfast bite!

Nutrition

Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls