Cashew Energy Balls
Why You’ll Love These Cashew Energy Balls
These cashew energy balls are the perfect little pick-me-up. They are incredibly easy to make, and most of the ingredients are interchangeable. If you don’t care for cashews, you can use macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts, or another nut you enjoy.
The dates help the mixture stick together while adding natural sweetness. Chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and rolled oats make these bites more substantial.
These no-bake cashew date balls come together quickly, and the food processor does most of the work for you.
How to Make Cashew Energy Balls
Fit a food processor with the large blade attachment, then add the cashews, dates, chia seeds, flax meal, oats, and honey. Pulse 8–10 times, until the dates and cashews are chopped. Don’t worry about making the pieces perfectly even; a mix of small and large pieces adds texture.
Check the consistency of the mixture by holding a small amount between your fingers. It should look like this:
Put the top of the food processor back on and keep it running. While it’s running, pour the water through the feeding slot and watch the whole mixture come together.
When the mixture begins sticking to the bottom of the food processor, it is ready. Press a small amount between your fingers; it should hold together easily.
Pour the mixture into a bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto a plate.
Tip! To help the mixture release easily, lightly coat the cookie scoop with nonstick spray.
Once all the mixture has been portioned, it’s time to shape the energy balls. Roll each scoop between your palms until smooth.
Tip! If the mixture sticks to your hands, lightly coat your palms with nonstick spray and continue rolling.
Enjoy!
More Easy Snack Recipes
For more homemade snacks, try my Homemade Chewy Granola Bars, Granola Cookies, or White Chocolate Lime Truffles with Pistachios.
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Cashew Energy Balls
Equipment
- 1 Large food processor
- 1 small ice cream scooper
- 1 Glass mixing bowl the bowls I use and recommend, but any mixing bowl will work
- 1 Glass measuring cups my exact tried-and-true measuring cup set
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cashews
- 10 ounces pitted dates
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup water plus 1–2 tablespoons more if needed
Instructions
- Add the dates, oats, chia seeds, cashews, flaxseed meal, and honey to a large food processor.
- Pulse 8–10 times, until the mixture is chopped into small pieces. Leave a few larger pieces for texture.
- With the food processor running, pour the water through the feeding tube. The mixture will become sticky almost immediately.
- Press a small amount of the mixture between your fingers. If it holds together easily, it is ready.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Lightly coat a small cookie scoop with nonstick spray.
- Portion the mixture one scoop at a time.
- Roll each scoop between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate briefly if you prefer firmer energy balls. Keep them refrigerated if you are not serving them right away.