Chocolate Coconut Energy Ball
These energy balls using dates are a fantastic pregnancy and postpartum snack that can be made ahead of time and frozen for quick, one-handed snacks packed with nutrition.
Equipment
- Food Processor May alternatively use a high powder blender
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool pitted dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 scoops collagen powder about 20 grams
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until the dates are broken down and the mixture starts to clump.
- Roll the mixture into 12-20 balls while slightly squeezing the mixture together.
- Place the balls in the fridge to firm and chill then enjoy.
- Store in an airtight container is the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Interested in learning more about dates and what their nutrition benefits are for pregnancy and labor? Read more here.
Vitals Protein and Great Lakes Wellness are two good quality brands of collagen powder.
