Comments on: Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls (with Pecans and Dates)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:46:20 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

So glad you liked it!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:06:47 +0000

Delicious! I used 20 dates because that’s what I had in the package, added about a third more of everything else, and a dash of vanilla, and they are so yummy! Thanks for a great recipe! :)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:24:23 +0000

In reply to Amy George.

For some reason my recipe calculator didn’t add it! Though it’s kind of negligible, it came in at 1g per ball but that’s rounding up for sure since the 1/2 cup on pecans is the only ingredient with protein in it, 5g total for that entire 1/2 cup. Hope that helps!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:38:28 +0000

In reply to Saadiqa.

So glad you liked it! Doubling this recipe is NEVER a bad idea 😉

By: Saadiqa

Saadiqa — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:20:56 +0000

Easy to make, so nutritious and delicious! For me, it works best to double the recipe.

By: Amy George

Amy George — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:50:17 +0000

In reply to Annie.

How much protein?

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:56:14 +0000

In reply to Shannen.

Hm, the nuts really help bind it together and add crunch. It might be OK without them. I’ve never tried this, but just brainstorming here… I’m kind of thinking a granola situation might work? I think raw oats would be a little too chewy but a nut-free granola that’s toasty and crispy might work!

By: Shannen

Shannen — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:17:51 +0000

Would I be able to make these without the nuts? I’d like them for children’s lunch boxes but schools are nut free due to allergies. Little ones also don’t like sunflower seeds 🤦🏼‍♀️ thanks!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:13:26 +0000

In reply to Sharon Cardinal.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you liked them. Regarding the stickiness, I wonder if your dates were just extra sticky? Or, did you add the coconut oil to the mixture? If you omitted since your partner doesn’t like coconut, that may have affected the stickiness, especially since it helps it to solidify in the fridge. You can always add some almond flour or something to help them hold together more. Hope that helps and good luck with the gingerbread balls!

By: Sharon Cardinal

Sharon Cardinal — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:12:29 +0000

I made these yesterday. The dough had a sticky texture. To roll them, I had to coat my hands in a bit of vegetable oil. My yield was 9 balls using a tablespoon measure. I coated some balls in powdered sugar and some in cocoa powder because my partner doesn’t like coconut. They are still pretty soft after being in the fridge overnight. Like a fig newton without the cookie outside. I like the taste. Sweet, but not overly so. Satisfying and suitable for a midday snack. The gingerbread balls are next on my list!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:35:19 +0000

In reply to Marco.

So glad you like them! So, the nutrition information is calculated using an API and is based on individual servings. So the calories and carbs are for only one energy ball. I did double check everything and it all seems to be in order – for the whole batch, it’s 1079 calories. That said, feel free to cross reference with any other nutrition calculator you want – there are some linked in the bottom of the recipe card as alternatives. Hope that helps!

By: Marco

Marco — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:32:34 +0000

I love those but the nutrition is incorrect, they are not just 67kcal and only 6g of carbs. Just dates themselves and nuts have much more… 😉

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:53:50 +0000

In reply to Gay Egan.

You can just leave it out if you want! I wouldn’t use another oil because coconut oil is solid at a cooler temp so it helps keep the balls together – other oils may cause them to fall apart.

By: Gay Egan

Gay Egan — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:27:15 +0000

This looks amazing. Could you recommend a substitute for the coconut oil? I’m not yet convinced of coconut oil’s health benefits.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:30:06 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

I’ve never tried freezing these but I think it would work well! I recommend flash freezing them (place on a parchment covered baking sheet and freeze until solid for about 30 minutes), then place them in an airtight bag. My guess is they would be best for about 3 months. I bet they would be delicious almost straight out of the freezer on a hot day!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:04:40 +0000

In reply to Shabnam.

Can you freeze these if you make a big batch? If so for how long?

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:47:51 +0000

In reply to Annie.

So glad you liked it!

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:32:39 +0000

I made 2 batches of these last night and my husband loved them! The ratios were just right and they held together perfectly. I feel like an accomplished candy maker now, and will probably be making these for gifts and parties! Thank you for this recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:56:04 +0000

In reply to Ariela.

So glad you liked them!

By: Ariela

Ariela — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:20:34 +0000

Just made these amazing brilliant healthy balls. They are so yummy. I will be making more as I know they will be popular. I will also try making it with other nuts as you suggest – Thank you 💖

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:13:33 +0000

In reply to Lexi Starlight.

I’d estimate at least a week!

By: Lexi Starlight

Lexi Starlight — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:17:19 +0000

How long can they last in fridge?

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:52:31 +0000

In reply to Carol.

I wouldn’t. The coconut oil helps bind it together a bit because it solidifies at cool temps. But I think you can just leave it out if you prefer!

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:55:25 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Lindemann.

Can I replace the coconut oil with water?