Coconut Cashew Energy Balls
These delicious and nutritious energy balls combine toasted cashews, shredded coconut, and dates for a perfect healthy snack.
Ingredients
Base
- 1.5 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- A generous pinch fine sea salt
Coating
- 0.33 cup untoasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Toast the cashews and shredded coconut separately in a dry skillet until golden, then cool.
- Pulse the cooled cashews in a food processor until coarse, then add dates, toasted coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Process until mixture forms a ball.
- Test the mixture; add more coconut oil or dates if too dry, or more shredded coconut if too sticky, then process again.
- Portion the mixture, roll into balls with damp hands, and coat in shredded coconut. Place on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.