No Bake Date Coconut Snowballs
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
These No Bake Date Coconut Snowballs are soft, indulgent bites of deliciousness that are perfect for the holidays. The coconut oil adds a sweet flavor and keeps them moist.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) Mejdool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded unsweetened coconut
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) shredded unsweetened coconut, for rolling
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Toast 1/2 cup of shredded coconut in a pan over medium heat until slightly golden, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor, combine the dates, almond flour, cashews, toasted coconut, brown sugar, and coconut oil. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in the additional 4 tbsp of shredded coconut until fully coated.
- Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- These snowballs are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can substitute other nuts for cashews if desired.
- Make sure to use unsweetened coconut to keep the sweetness balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe toast the coconut before blending it into the mixture?
Toast 1/2 cup of shredded coconut in a pan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly golden before adding it to the food processor with the dates, cashews, and other ingredients. Toasting deepens the coconut’s flavor, adding a nutty note that contrasts with the natural sweetness of the Medjool dates.
What does the coconut oil do in this recipe?
The 1 tbsp of coconut oil imparts a sweet flavor and makes the balls moist. It helps bind the food-processor mixture into a dough that’s sticky enough to roll into 1-inch balls without being too dry or crumbly.
How long do these snowballs keep?
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes after rolling to firm them up before serving.
Thankyou! These stay good in an airtight jar at room temperature for about a week.
Do you refrigerate these after? How long will they keep? Thanks! I just made them tonight as they are amazing!