No-Bake Summer Snack: Coconut and Date Energy Balls

What's a quick and healthy snack you can make at home, even in hot weather?
Coconut and date energy balls are a no-cook snack , ideal for those looking for:

• a diet snack with natural ingredients,

• a snack for diabetics , without added sugars,

• a gluten-free snack ,

• a perfect recipe for your summer cooking snack routine.

✅ Why choose it?

• It can be prepared in 10 minutes with an immersion or table blender .

• It is rich in fibre and low in simple sugars .

• No cooking, ideal on scorching hot days.

• Perfect for the whole family, even children.

How to Prepare a Diet Snack with Dates and Coconut

Ingredients (for 10 balls):

• 100 g pitted dates (soaked for 10 minutes)

• 50 g oat flakes (gluten-free)

• 1 tablespoon bitter cocoa

• 1 tablespoon 100% almond cream

• 2 tablespoons grated coconut

• 1 pinch of salt

Optional: chia seeds, sugar-free dark chocolate chips, vanilla.

Procedure:

1. Blend all the ingredients until you obtain a malleable dough.

2. Shape into balls with your hands.

3. Dip them in grated coconut.

4. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

What appliance do you need to prepare it?

You can use:

• an immersion blender with a tall glass ,

• or a compact blender for dried fruit and smoothies.

🔎 Tip : Choose a blender with a glass jar to avoid microplastics and improve hygiene.

Other advantages:

• Snack suitable for those who are gluten intolerant or follow a celiac diet

• Healthy alternative to industrial sweets

• It keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

In summary:

What's a good and healthy summer snack to make at home?
➡️ Coconut and date energy balls are the perfect snack: gluten-free, sugar-free, and ideal for those on a diet or with diabetes. Make them in a blender in 10 minutes, without turning on the oven.

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