Coconut Energy Balls

5 from 4 votes

These coconut energy balls are full of flavour and a real sweet treat. They don't have chocolate or dried fruit, so are suitable for those sensitive to those foods. Vegan, gluten-free using suitable oats, and low histamine. Makes approximately 9 energy balls.

Prep Time5

Time in the fridge20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Claire

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 cup oats gf if required
⅓ cup milled flaxseed
2 tablespoon desiccated coconut + more for the coating
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoon water

Instructions

Pour the oats and flax meal into a food processor and pulse blend until it becomes a grainy texture, but not a fine flour. Then add all the other ingredients, except any coconut used to coat the energy balls. Blend until it forms a thick sticky ball that holds together.
Add more water if it is too dry, or almond butter if it is not holding together.
Transfer the 'dough' to a bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form around 9 energy balls. If you wish, sprinkle some coconut on a plate and roll the balls to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes fairly sweet energy balls. I haven't tried it myself but if you prefer a less sweet option, then I think that reducing the maple syrup slightly, and adding more almond butter, would work well.
Blend the oats and milled flaxseed to a grainy texture, rather than a fine powder.
Don't skip letting the 'dough' chill in the fridge as this helps the mixture stick together.
Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.

Swiss Interest Group Histamine (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine

All ingredients in the energy balls score 0 on the SIGHI list with the exception of:

almonds (almond butter), which scores 1.
flaxseed isn't rated on the list.

Nutrition