These 5 ingredient vanilla coconut energy balls are vegan, gluten free and added sugar free. They are incredibly soft and make for a perfect afternoon or mid-morning snack.

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I do not know about you but work has been super busy since the first of the year. Even though I am still working from home, nothing beats having an afternoon snack not only prepped but something to look forward to! Lately I have been obsessed with the vanilla coconut flavor as it is so refreshing. Honestly, it brings me tropical vibes but in a snowball looking form – summer meets winter!

SO… what will you need to make these vanilla coconut energy balls?

Cashews
Pitted Dates
Chia Seeds
Vanilla Protein Powder
Shredded Coconut

SIMPLE STEPS!

These vanilla coconut energy balls are incredibly easy to make. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and that’s it!

Next, roll into 1 inch balls. Make sure you reserve shredded coconut for rolling!

How do I store these?

These can be easily stored in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Can I make any substitutions or add more ingredients?

Cashews: I would recommend sticking to cashews as they are softer nuts. If you would like to test out another nut, please let me know how it turns out!
Protein powder: If you do not want to use protein powder, substitute 1:1 with oat flour or more cacao powder. You can use any flavor protein powder as well!
Dates: The only substitute I would recommend would be prunes
Chia Seeds: You can leave these out but I love them! You could replace with flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

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