Description
These cashew date energy balls are a simple and healthy snack. They are easy to make and provide a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut plus more for rolling
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine cashews, dates, shredded coconut, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the balls in additional shredded coconut, if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can add other ingredients like cocoa powder, nut butter, or other seeds for variety.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or a little more vanilla extract.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon of shredded coconut or ground oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg