This post about Energizing Coco Date Balls was sponsored by MegaFood®. I serve as one of their blogger ambassadors. All views are my own. Watch the video for this recipe plus a few more quick food processor ideas.
I used to buy energy bars, but over the years I started making my own. They’re simple, tasty, and far cheaper when prepared at home. If you own a food processor, you can easily make these Coco Date Balls: just blend a few wholesome ingredients, roll them into balls, and refrigerate.
For these Coco Date Balls I combine caramel-like Medjool dates with toasted pecans, raw cacao, and a scoop of MegaFood® Daily Energy Nutrient Booster Powder™ (optional). The mixture is rolled in shredded coconut for texture and extra flavor. These little bites deliver fiber, healthy fats, and sustained energy without relying on added sugar or caffeine.
MegaFood® Daily Energy Nutrient Booster Powder™ is an unsweetened blend that includes FoodState® B12, chromium, beet root, eleuthero, ashwagandha, bacopa, and green tea. B12 supports nerve function and healthy red blood cell formation. Chromium helps regulate blood sugar and supports glucose transport into cells, which can help maintain steady energy. Eleuthero, ashwagandha, and bacopa are traditional herbs used to help the body manage stress. I like adding the Nutrient Booster to date balls for a subtle flavor boost and extra targeted nutrients.*
Energizing Coco Date Balls
Ingredients
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup toasted pecans, or other nuts
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tsp MegaFood® Daily Energy Nutrient Booster Powder™, optional
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
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Place the pitted dates and toasted pecans in a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes coarse and holds together. Avoid over-processing so it doesn’t turn into a paste.
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Add the cacao, optional Nutrient Booster powder, and salt. Pulse briefly to combine.
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Form the mixture into small balls, then roll each ball in shredded coconut, pressing gently so the coconut adheres.
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Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator to firm them up. Store in the fridge for best freshness.
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Other recipes using MegaFood® Nutrient Booster Powders:
- Vegan Maca Nutella
- Chocolate Orange Truffles
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
