Made with only 7 ingredients, these Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites will be your next go to mid afternoon pick me up. They’re super easy to prepare with no baking required. Just mix up the ingredients, roll into balls and refrigerate for a bit. Easy peasy!
Hi, my friends! How’s your week going? Hitting you guys up with another quickie Thursday recipe before the weekend. We are thisclose to Friday. What are your plans? Because we were travelling last weekend, we have a whole bunch of our fave shows recorded so it will definitely be a tv fest! Oh, and cooking….lots of cooking. Fall is my favourite time of year, especially because of all the comfort food. Hint—>stay tuned for some delicious eats coming your way soon.
Like most of the recipes you’ll find here on Girl Heart Food, this recipe for Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites is very simple. Oh, and did I mention delicious? Deciding on an appropriate name, though, not so much. Sometimes I can be a little cray cray and my mind goes to funny places. Anywho……
Snack Bites
So, when deciding what to call these little bites of chocolatey goodness, I was a little perplexed. I mean, the base and main component of this recipe is prunes. Yes, prunes. And prunes are definitely not very sexy. Good for you? Yes! Sexy? Definitely not. So names—>
Prune balls?
Nope.
Prune bites?
Nope.
Chocolate balls?
Nope.
I’ll just take the words ‘prune’ and ‘balls’ out of the scenario.
Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites?
YES!
I may overanalyze things just a tad. My hubby can confirm that. But, that’s a story for another day 😀
How to Make Snack Bites
For this recipe, you just need a food processor. Mix up the prunes and then add the rest of the ingredients. Roll into balls, place on a wax paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for a little bit. Told ya it was easy!
Prunes as a Natural Sweetener
The prunes provide a lovely base for these Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites. There was no need to add any sugar to this recipe because the prunes are sweet enough. Plus, they are packed with fibre! Yay! Again, not sexy, but good for ya so just roll with it 😉
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I’ve also made these with dates and did ya know that dates are a little more sexy than prunes? #TrueStory #NotReally. Prunes or dates, these are amaze balls—->had to do it 😉
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon 🙂 Have a wicked upcoming weekend!
P.S. If you think this energy ball recipe will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted prunes or dates -about 16-17 prunes or 20-23 pitted degletnour dates
- 1 cup oats -gluten free
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate -chunks, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2/3 cup walnuts -roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place pitted prunes or dates in processor and blend, until broken down, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add remainder of ingredients to prunes and blend until just combined, 1-2 minutes.
- About a tablespoon or so at a time, form into balls. Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet or dish and place in fridge for about 1 hour. Best stored in fridge. Enjoy!
I really like prunes! It’s always nice to have an alternative to dates for energy bites. They’re just called plums in Germany, hah, no gaseous connotations.
I totally know what you mean! Thanks Alexandra 🙂
Haha, I think you could have gone with the name prune balls and sold them to doctors to give out to patients who need an increase in fiber. Prune balls – the new laxative. Bad idea? Probably. I think you chose the right name now that I think about it. These look incredible by the way. So much deliciousness packed into one little bite.
Oh my goodness! Can you even imagine?? Hahaha! SOOO funny! Thanks Nicole for the little chuckle 😉
I think I’m gonna try to make these this weekend. But I will be super tempted to call them prune balls just for fun! Coconut Is totally my favorite. Thanks for sharing!
Yay! That’s awesome to hear! Hope you love ’em!
Yum! Love these. But I agree about the names… I have a few recipes on my site too, and always have such a hard time naming them! hahaha I think I called one powerball. LOL
Thanks Gabrielle! Powerball? That’s a good one 😀
What a great mid-afternoon pick me up snack and I love how easily prepared they are. The name is fantastic – Chocolate and Coconut Snack Bites, I am very good at overanalyzing as well but you have just proven that it’s worth it 🙂 Looking forward to all those comfort fall recipes, Dawn!
Thanks Miriam! Glad I’m not the only one 😉
Haha! I have totally been down that same road with recipe titles, too. Sometimes the titles just sound awkward. Other times, the titles don’t do the recipe justice. But I’ll totally on board with the chocolate and coconut snack bites title here. It describes these little bites of deliciousness perfectly! Also, I kinda need a batch of these for this afternoon. 🙂
Glad I’m not the only one 😉 Thanks David!
Great combo of ingredients for a snack Dawn. I always love easy and quick to prepare snacks. Going to love trying this one out!
Have a great week!
Thanks Ashika! Hope you enjoy them 🙂
LOL you always crack me up. I maybe would not have gone with prune balls too 🙂 These look so yummy and perfect! I can never do anything perfectly round like that. They’d be delicious regardless I’m sure. We need to get more of your healthy snacks into our belly. Hope you’re having a fantastic weekend!
YUM! I’m a big fan of snack bites and am always looking for new ideas — these look fantastic! Such a great way to satisfy a sweet craving and nourish yourself at the same time. Great recipe!
Thanks Justine!! So happy you like ’em!
Yum! I could use these every afternoon around 2:00. That’s when I need a pick-me-up snack ! I’m loving these chocolate and coconut snack bites! I think you picked a perfect name! 🙂
I hear ya, Kathy 😉 Thanks so much!
These look so healthy – thanks!
Thanks Karen 🙂
I love that these bites have prunes in them, but I agree with you and others that chocolate and coconut snack bites was the better name choice! The name peaked my interest! I’m definitely adding this to my list of “must make” recipes!
Haha – I’m happy with that choice too 😉 Hope you like ’em! Thanks Leanne!
Ah ah, finding a name is not that easy, sometimes. I know, prunes are not sexy, but I love them and I always have a jar in the pantry. I actually have all the ingredients and these bites/balls might happen soon! Pinned, Dawn! It’s Friday, Yay! Have an awesome weekend!
Right?? Yeah, they are pretty yummy 😉 Hope you enjoy them, Nicoletta! Thanks so much and happy Friday to ya 🙂
You are cracking me up! Prune balls definitely do not sound sexy! Chocolate and coconut sounds so much better and I would love to have some of these for an afternoon snack!
Hehehe 😉 Thanks Rachelle! Have a great weekend!
Prunes are so not sexy but I love eating them! I buy these big french prunes in a glass jar online and they are the best! I’ll have to send some to you. As far as this recipe is concerned, I’ve always been a huge fan of salty chocolate balls so I say BRING THEM ON 😉 Happy weekend to you, Mr B, & Riley. p.s. we are doing all sorts of things this weekend so I’ll text you pics 🙂
Oh – I bet they are amazing!! It’s brought, girlfriend!! Can’t wait to see all the pics! Thanks for the little chuckle! XOXO
Love the ease of these snack bites! Chocolate and coconut is the perfect flavor combination and excellent for a quick snack!
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Thanks Luci! They are pretty tasty 😉
I actually love prunes!! I can eat them straight out of the bag – but – probably safe to keep it out of the name haha. Welcome back!! I am a little jealous of your saved up tv shows. TV binging is so fun! I’m sure snacking on these little “balls” (hah) will help make for the perfect cozy weekend! PINNED. Cheers!
Haha…yep 😉 Thanks so much, Katherine! Have a cozy weekend too!
I love prunes so much! I usually see these balls made with dates- I love this twist!
Thanks Sarah! They are pretty great 🙂
How about you pass me a bowlful of these and you can take your time over analyzing the name:). I’ll even open you a chocolate stout while you are at it, because that’s exactly what these awesome bites would pair amazingly with! Beautiful! Pinned.
Haha…ok, will do 😉 Oh, yes! Chocolate stout! Now you’re talking!! Thanks for the sweet comment and Pin, Milena 🙂
Thank you so much for not calling these prune balls! Sometimes over thinking is a good thing :). These bites sound fantastic–can you really beat chocolate and coconut together? Not possible! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Haha! You’re welcome 😉 Thanks Kelsie! Have a great weekend too!
I wish I could grab one right off my screen Dawn! I LOVE the chocolate coconut combo as much as chocolate peanut butter! I’ll definitely be giving these a try!
Yay! Thanks Mary Ann! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do 😉
Yay for Friday eve! Can’t wait for the weekend! You know me, I’m all about those energy bites, and these are calling my name! I’ve had ones with prunes before never made them myself like that before. It’s pretty common to use dates or prunes so this sounds wonderful! I could always use more chocolate in my life. Pinned! Hope you have a great weekend, friend!
Me too! Thanks so much Gayle 🙂 Have a good one!
Love all the goodness in these bites 🙂 And chocolate and coconut are one of my most favourite flavour combinations!
Thanks Jennifer! Me too 🙂
I support your choice of name! Thanks for the chuckle, though!! I’ll surely be looking forward to these bites this weekend….working around the house to get it ready for colder days ahead. I’ll need the energy! Have a great weekend, my friend! Sounds like you have some good plans that involve entertaining TV! XOXO
Good to know 😉 Thanks Annie! You have an awesome weekend too! XOXO