As a menopause health coach, I love creating recipes that feel indulgent yet supportive. This coconut balls recipe with cacao and tahini blends healthy fats, plant protein, and hormone-friendly ingredients into bite-sized energy boosters. Perfect for midlife women searching for recipes for menopause that satisfy cravings while supporting balance.
The Health Benefits of Star Ingredients
- Coconut: Provides MCTs that support metabolism and deliver steady energy.
- Tahini: Rich in calcium and healthy fats, supporting bone strength as well as hormone health.
- Flaxseed: Delivers lignans and fiber that aid digestion and support hormone balance.
- Cacao Nibs: Natural mood enhancer packed with antioxidants to fight oxidative stress.
Together, these ingredients create a snack that’s more than a treat – it’s functional fuel for midlife wellness.
Why This Recipe Supports Midlife Women
Snacking can be tricky during perimenopause and menopause. Energy dips, cravings, and hormone fluctuations often lead to reaching for processed foods. This coconut balls recipe is a smart alternative:
- Protein + healthy fats keep blood sugar stable.
- Fiber supports digestion and reduces bloating.
- Mood-boosting cacao helps ease stress and fatigue.
Coconut Balls Recipe with Cacao & Tahini: A Hormone-Friendly Boost
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16–18 balls 1x
- Method: Chilling
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These coconut balls have a soft, chewy center with a nutty tahini creaminess, balanced by the light crunch of cacao nibs.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup almond flour
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp Nutrimeal protein powder (vanilla)
1/4 cup tahini
3 tbsp coconut butter
3 tbsp raw cacao nibs
Pinch of sea salt
Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix coconut, almond flour, flaxseed, hemp seeds, and protein powder.
2. Add tahini and coconut butter, stirring until the mixture forms a dough-like texture.
3. Fold in cacao nibs, sea salt, and cinnamon.
4. Roll into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
5. Chill in the fridge for 40 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Dig Deeper Into Menopause Wellness
Food is one of the most powerful tools for easing midlife discomforts. These coconut balls deliver fiber, healthy fats, and plant protein that help keep digestion steady and reduce bloating. If you’ve ever wondered why bloating feels worse in menopause, you’ll want to explore my post on 5 Surprising Triggers of Menopause Bloating.
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