Description

Delicious and wholesome No Bake Snickerdoodle Energy Balls made with just six simple ingredients. These energy-packed snacks combine raw soaked cashews, almond butter, dates, coconut flour, and cinnamon for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat that’s perfect for on-the-go munching or a quick energy boost. Easy to prepare and vegan-friendly, these energy balls are coated with a cinnamon-sugar blend to give you that classic snickerdoodle flavor in a healthy bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight or 2 hours in hot water)
1/4 cup smooth almond butter
8 – 10 Medjool dates (pits removed)

Dry Ingredients

1/3 cup coconut flour (or vegan pea protein powder)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sea salt (a pinch for soaking and a pinch for dough)

Coating

2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Soak Cashews: Soak the raw cashews overnight with a pinch of salt, or if short on time, soak them in hot water for 2 hours. Rinse and drain well before use. Soaking softens the cashews for easier blending and better texture.
Blend Wet Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse together the soaked cashews, pitted Medjool dates, and smooth almond butter until the mixture becomes gooey, smooth, and free of large chunks. This forms the sticky base for the energy balls.
Add Dry Ingredients: Add the coconut flour, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to the food processor. Blend this mixture until it forms a doughy consistency that can be easily rolled into balls.
Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up. This makes rolling the energy balls much easier and helps them hold their shape.
Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar and the remaining 1 tsp ground cinnamon to create the classic snickerdoodle coating.
Form and Coat Balls: Scoop the chilled dough into desired sized portions and roll each into a ball. Then, roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly and add that signature snickerdoodle flavor.
Store Properly: Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for longer storage. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious snack.

Notes

Soaking the cashews is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
If you prefer a higher protein content, substitute coconut flour with vegan pea protein powder.
The number of dates used can be adjusted based on desired sweetness; use 8 for less sweet and 10 for sweeter energy balls.
Use fresh Medjool dates for best results and natural sweetness.
Store energy balls in the fridge to keep their texture firm and fresh.
These energy balls are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking time for cashews)
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No Bake, Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 energy balls (approx. 30g)
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 35 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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