These Coconut Almond Crunch Energy Balls are the kind of snack you make once and find yourself reaching for all week. They come together in under 15 minutes with no baking required, and every bite is packed with real, wholesome ingredients. The secret ingredient is The Recipe Tailor's Almond Crunch Coconut - its toasted coconut and almond pieces give these energy balls a satisfying crunch and a naturally sweet, nutty flavour without any refined sugar.

What You Need

• 1 cup Almond Crunch Coconut (The Recipe Tailor)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based) if needed for binding

How to Make It

1. Add the rolled oats and Almond Crunch Coconut to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Add the peanut butter, honey, desiccated coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
3. If the mixture feels too dry to hold together, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it just comes together.
4. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes - this makes it much easier to shape the balls.
5. Spread extra desiccated coconut on a small plate. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it firmly between your palms into a ball.
6. Roll each ball in the desiccated coconut until evenly coated.
7. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining mixture - you should get about 14 to 16 balls.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating so they firm up nicely.

Tips and Variations

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to a month.
• Add chocolate: Fold in 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips for a chocolatey version.
• Make it nut-free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and the recipe works just as well for school lunches or nut-free households.
• Boost protein: Add a tablespoon of your favourite unflavoured protein powder to the dry ingredients before mixing.
• For kids: These are great for lunchboxes - small, not sticky, and genuinely nutritious.