Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Grain Recipes Healthy Oat Recipes Dulce de Leche Coconut Energy Balls 4.3 (4) 4 Reviews Dulce de leche, a sweet caramelized milk product used in Latin American desserts, adds sweet caramel flavor to these tasty energy balls. Seek out dulce de leche in cans or glass jars, typically found in the baking aisle. You can swap out cashew butter for your preferred nut butter to give them your own unique spin. By Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 12, 2024 Tested by Craig Ruff Tested by Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (see Tip) and divided 1/2 cup natural cashew butter 5 tablespoons dulce de leche 1/4 cup chopped dried dates 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Combine oats, 1/2 cup coconut, cashew butter, dulce de leche, dates, hemp seeds, vanilla and salt in a food processor; process until fully combined and a thick paste forms, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop the mixture evenly into 20 portions and place on the prepared baking sheet. With clean hands, shape each portion into a ball. Roll the balls in the remaining 1/4 cup coconut until evenly coated (discard any remaining coconut). Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Tip Toast coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Equipment Parchment paper EatingWell.com, January 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 204 Calories 13g Fat 19g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 2 balls Calories 204 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 9g Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Vitamin A 7µg Vitamin C 0mg 0% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 5% Folate 14µg Vitamin K 4µg Sodium 106mg 5% Calcium 40mg 3% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 61mg 15% Potassium 204mg 4% Zinc 1mg 12% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved