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Cashew Coconut Energy Balls

Last updated on September 2, 2020. Originally published January 19, 2016 13 Comments

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These Cashew & Coconut Energy Balls are made with only SIX ingredients and come together in 5 minutes! They the perfect healthy snack recipe to bring with you to the park or pool this summer! They’re paleo & vegan!

Overhead view of three Cashew Coconut Energy Balls

My last pregnancy changed my taste buds forever. There are many foods I once enjoyed that I no longer do (more on that later)….but much more noteworthy are the foods that I used to feel nothing about that are now the center of my world.

On food that used to repulse me, but I now can’t live without is coconut. I couldn’t even eat something with coconut oil in it. True Story. But now….in the glorious present  I crave coconut all.the.time. I don’t know how I ever lived without it. I created this Coconut Energy Balls recipe because I wanted a healthy snack that was sweet but not chocolatey, filled with lots and lots of coconut.

Overhead view of six Cashew Coconut Energy Balls

How to make Coconut Energy Balls

1. Use a Food Processor

These balls are so easy to make. Toss the ingredients into a food processor and let the magic happen.

2. Process Dates first 

I always process my dates first for two reasons. 1) I like to make sure there are no surprise pits in them and 2) they take the longest to blend well so getting them started first ensures you won’t over-process these coconut date energy balls!

Coconut Energy Balls: Substitutions

  • Cashews. I don’t recommend substituting the cashews (if you want a different energy ball recipe try these or these). But a combination of 1 cup of any nuts will work.
  • Almond butter. Feel free to substitute whatever type of nut/seed butter you prefer.
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Cashew Coconut Energy Balls

Laura
These Cashew & Coconut Energy Balls are made with only SIX ingredients and come together in 5 minutes! They the perfect healthy snack recipe to bring with you to the park or pool this summer! 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 energy balls
Calories 109 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup dates
  • 1 cup roasted & salted or raw cashews
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ - ½ tsp salt depending on how salty your cashews are
  • 2 TBS almond butter

Instructions
 

  • Process dates in a food processor fit with “S” blade until crumbly.
  • Add coconut, cashews, vanilla and salt and process until well blended and fine.
  • Add almond butter and process until mixture starts balling up or sticking together.
  • Roll into balls, 1-2 TBS at a time.
  • Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1energy ballCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 8.3gProtein: 2.1gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.3gSodium: 42.4mgPotassium: 78.7mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4.6gCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword cashew coconut energy balls, date energy balls, energy balls recipe, kid-friendly energy balls, protein energy balls
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Filed Under: Healthier Desserts, Home Slider, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, high protein, paleo, refined sugar free, vegan

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  1. Jennifer

    January 22, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Do you have any energy ball recipe that could work (with substitutions) for almond joy or peanut butter & chocolate?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Martha

    November 2, 2019 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    These were yummy and easy to make! The hardest thing, really was finding the coconut and dates in the small town I live in. The grocery options can be limited.
    I am a nanny and I need quick snacks to keep my energy up.

    Reply
  3. Gina

    February 8, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Hi!

    Would Cashew Butter work instead of fresh Cashews? I would think it’s kind of the same thing? But not sure if it might change the consistency ? Asking because that’s what I have on hand.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    May 27, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    Delish!!! My 6 year old thinks they are candy!! This will be a new staple in my house! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Laura

      May 27, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  5. Lynne Daly

    May 18, 2018 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Do you know the serving size, nutrition details and/or calorie count on these?

    Loved them and added chia seeds to

    Reply
    • Laura

      May 18, 2018 at 10:20 am

      Hey Lynne!! I’m ferociously going through the hundreds of recipes on my site adding that information to all of them! I will move this to the top of the list for you!

      Reply
  6. Lynne

    May 18, 2018 at 9:50 am

    Do you know the calorie/serving count on these????

    Reply
  7. Sandy

    August 26, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    These have a really great flavor and are super easy to make. I am usually not super into things with coconut flakes but these were not too coconutty! I processed the nuts a little too long and it got pretty oily, so next time I will pay more attention. Such a great healthy and filling snack or quick breakfast!

    Reply
  8. Irene

    August 10, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    I very tried your recipe today! Delicious! How many calories are in each ball?

    Reply
    • Laura

      August 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      I’m SO glad you enjoyed this recipe Irene! I can’t seem to keep them stocked around here because my kids devour them so fast! I do not include calorie counts but you can use a recipe nutrition calculator {<- link} and find out that way!

      Reply
  9. Julia Groves

    April 27, 2016 at 12:34 am

    Oooh those look seriously delicious!

    Reply
    • Laura

      April 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you Julia!! They’re one of my favorite healthy snacks! 🙂

      Reply

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