Coconut Energy Balls | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Base:
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 10-12 dates)
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• For the Flavoring:
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt
• For Nutritional Boosters (Optional):
• 1 scoop (about 25g) vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
• 1 tablespoon maca powder
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• For Coatings:
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder mixed with 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (for chocolate-coated version)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder
• 1 tablespoon freeze-dried fruit powder (raspberry, strawberry, etc.)