No Bake Snickerdoodle Energy Balls Recipe
These No Bake Snickerdoodle Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack perfect for a quick energy boost. Made with raw cashews, almond butter, medjool dates, and a touch of cinnamon, these energy balls offer a naturally sweet and satisfying treat without any baking required. They are coated in a blend of cinnamon and coconut sugar to mimic the classic snickerdoodle flavor, making them a healthy alternative to traditional cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus soaking time
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling and soaking)
- Yield: Approximately 20 energy balls (1 inch diameter) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter
- 8–10 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup coconut flour or vegan pea protein powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Ingredients for Rolling
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Soak raw cashews overnight with a pinch of salt or in hot water for 2 hours. Rinse and drain well to soften the nuts and aid in blending. If short on time, this step can be skipped but results are best when soaked.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse soaked cashews, pitted Medjool dates, and almond butter together until the mixture is gooey and smooth with no large chunks remaining.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add coconut flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to the mixture. Blend again until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Chill the Dough: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or place in the freezer for 20 minutes. This step helps firm up the dough, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar and ground cinnamon for the snickerdoodle coating.
- Shape and Roll: Scoop the chilled dough into desired-sized portions and roll each into a ball. Then roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them evenly.
- Store: Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Soaking the cashews softens them and improves the texture, but if you’re short on time, you can skip soaking and blend longer.
- Medjool dates add natural sweetness and help bind the mixture, make sure to remove the pits.
- Coconut flour can be substituted with vegan pea protein powder for a higher protein content.
- Store energy balls in the fridge to keep their texture, or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust size of balls to suit snack needs; smaller bites travel well as portable snacks.
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy ball (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: No Bake Energy Balls, Snickerdoodle Energy Bites, Vegan Snacks, Healthy Snack, Cashew Protein Balls, Date Snacks
