These Almond Joy Energy Balls are super simple snacks with 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber each and ready in 10 minutes.
While the whole recipe is just below, don’t miss all my tips further down, including ingredient swaps, my cooking tips, and step-by-step shots!
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Almond Joy Energy Balls
These Almond Joy Energy Balls are super simple snacks with 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber each and ready in 10 minutes.
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Servings: 9 energy balls
Calories: 196.8 kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut - (note 1)
- 1 cup Almond Flour - (note 2)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Milk - (note 3)
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup - (note 4)
Optional for extra flavors
- ¼ teaspoon Coconut Extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut
- 9 Roasted Almonds
- ⅓ cup Dark Chocolate Chips - melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut milk, and coconut extract, if used.
- Stir with a rubber spatula at first, then lightly oil your hands and squeeze the dough to bring everything nicely together. If too dry, add a bit more milk. If too wet, add a bit more almond flour. You should be able to roll a ball from the dough. The dough is soft, wet, but roll well in lightly oiled hands.
- Lightly oil hands and roll about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough. Repeat until no more dough is left – I made 9 energy balls in total.
- Place the extra 2 tablespoons of unsweetened desiccated coconut in a small bowl, place the rolled energy balls, and roll to coat with coconut.
- Press a whole roasted almond on the top of each ball. They will flatten a bit, so re-roll them between your hands to encase the almond and reshape into a perfect round shape.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, and drizzle them on top of the balls.
- Place the balls in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Place the energy bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Note 1: You must use the finer version of unsweetened coconut, called desiccated coconut. Shredded coconut or coconut threads are thicker, and the batter gets crumbly and much more difficult to firm up with them.
Note 2: Use ultra-fine almond flour or almond meal, but note that the color will be darker, and the energy bites may be slightly grainy. For nut-free, use oat flour, but you will need a bit less as it absorbs more liquid.
Note 3: To enhance the coconut flavor, use coconut milk, but of course, other milks like almond milk and soy milk work. To firm up the balls more and increase the coconut taste, use melted coconut oil. It will firm up the balls in the fridge as the coconut oil returns to its solid form.
Note 4: Any liquid sweetener, like agave syrup or coconut nectar, works.
Storage: Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze up to 1 month in Ziploc bags and thaw at room temperature the day before.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 196.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 11.1mg | Potassium: 118.7mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10.6g | Vitamin A: 0.7IU | Vitamin B12: 0.1µg | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Vitamin D: 1.7µg | Calcium: 65.4mg | Iron: 0.9mg | Magnesium: 15.2mg | Phosphorus: 29.2mg | Zinc: 0.5mg
Ingredients and Substitutions
This paragraph gives you all my tips about picking the right ingredients. For the full recipe with measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post!Go to Full Recipe
You only need 4 simple base ingredients to make this recipe. Here’s how to pick and swap them.
- Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut – This ingredient provides the signature coconut flavor and a soft texture to the balls. You can’t really substitute this one if you want that classic “Almond Joy” taste and feel. The desiccated version is finer than shredded coconut, which is important for the right consistency.
- Almond Flour – This forms the base of the balls, giving them body and a rich, nutty flavor. For a nut-free version, you can also use oat flour, but it absorbs more liquid, so you will need to adjust the amount.
- Coconut Milk – The coconut milk adds moisture and helps bind all the ingredients together. It also boosts the coconut flavor. Other plant-based milks like almond milk or soy milk work as well.
- Maple Syrup – This provides the sweetness to the energy balls. Any other liquid sweetener, such as agave syrup or coconut nectar, is also a fine substitute.
How to Make Almond Joy Energy Balls
These balls are so easy to whip up. Here’s how in pictures.
Combine the batter ingredients in a large bowl.
Roll small balls with your hands.
Press a roasted almond on each ball.
Roll the balls in desiccated coconut.
Carine’s Tips
Let me share a few more tips for a perfect almond joy balls.
- Perfectly Round Balls – When you are rolling the energy balls, lightly oiling your hands with a bit of coconut oil will prevent the dough from sticking and helps you get a smooth, perfect shape every time.
- Adjusting Consistency – If your dough is too dry and crumbly, you can add a tiny splash more of coconut milk. If it’s too wet and sticky, a little extra almond flour will help firm it up.
- Chocolate Shortcut – Instead of melting and drizzling chocolate on top, you can just stir a quarter cup of mini chocolate chips directly into the dough. This saves a step and ensures every bite has chocolate.
- Best Ingredients – Using ultra-fine almond flour will result in the smoothest texture and a lighter color. If you use almond meal, the balls will be a bit grainier and darker.
Thank you!
My family loved this!
That’s amazing thank you!
Temperature pls
It’s a no bake recipe, you don’t need an oven to make them.