These Coconut Cashew Date Balls are so easy to make, no baking required! Simple wholesome ingredients, they’re Raw, Vegan, and Gluten Free!
As I’m writing this today I’m getting ready to go on vacation. My plane leaves in a few hours and I have ZERO things packed! Haha… that’s how I roll, sometimes I work best under pressure. 🙂
Since I don’t have time to cook anything I’m noshing on these yummy Coconut Cashew Date Balls.
These are perfect for when you’re on the go and give you so much natural energy.
These little beauties taste like such an indulgent treat, it’s hard to believe they’re healthy!
Here’s all you need to make this:
- 1/2 cup Organic Raw Whole Cashews
- 15 Pitted Medjool Dates
- 1 1/2 Tbs Organic Cacao Powder
- 2 Tbs Coconut Oil
- Pinch of Sea Salt *optional
- 1/3 cup Organic Shredded Coconut Flakes
In a food processor add Cashews and pulse 20-30 seconds until they’re almost a crumb like consistency.
Add Dates, Cacao Powder, Coconut Oil, Salt, and pulse 20-30 seconds until blended together, stopping to scrape down sides in between.
Roll into bite size balls, spread Coconut Flakes onto a plate, and roll balls into Coconut Flakes coating evenly.
Refrigerate 30 minutes before eating and store any leftovers in the fridge.
I hope you guys love these Coconut Cashew Date Balls as much as I did! They’re:
- Sweet
- Filling
- Healthy
- Easy to make
- Indulgent
- and Loaded with Goodness
If you try this recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it tastefulventure on Instagram!
I LOVE seeing what you guys cook up. 🙂
Cheers!
PrintCoconut Cashew Date Balls
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Organic Raw Whole Cashews
- 15 Pitted Medjool Dates
- 1 1/2 Tbs Organic Cacao Powder
- 2 Tbs Coconut Oil
- Pinch of Sea Salt *optional
- 1/3 cup Organic Shredded Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- In a food processor add Cashews and pulse 20-30 seconds until they’re almost a crumb like consistency
- Add Dates, Cacao Powder, Coconut Oil, Salt, and pulse 20-30 seconds until blended together, stopping to scrape down sides in between
- Roll into bite size balls
- Spread Coconut Flakes onto a plate
- Roll balls into Coconut Flakes coating evenly
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before eating
- Enjoy!
- Store in refrigerator
- Makes approximately 10 balls
Hi, I'm Sara! I'm addicted to Food and Travel, and love to write about both and photograph everything!
I am 100% trying this!! Thanks Sara, Awesome recipe!
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Hi Samantha, be sure to let me know your feedback after trying! 🙂
This was super quick and easy. I really like the texture and sweetness of these treats.
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Thanks for the great feedback Tiffany!
Love these! Trying to give up sugar and processed foods. I do a modified “whole 30” in January. I make these often and sometimes add different nut. YUM. Thanks
So glad you like these Alden, thanks for the great feedback! 🙂
Do you have a list of the nutrients for this recipe? Such as what the calorie, cholesterol, etc? My wife and daughter are trying to adhere to a diet that is leto-like and they are always looking for low-cholesterol, kept friendly recipes, especially for desserts. Thanks!
I hate auto-correct! I meant to say above a diet that is keto-like and low-cholesterol, keto friendly recipes.
Hi Steve, I have updated the recipe with the nutrition facts. If you give this recipe a try I’d love to hear your feedback! 🙂
Very tasty!love how easy it is and then only thing that is very hard is cleaning up all the coconut I spilt everywhere!
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So glad you liked these Tilly!
Hey Sara! I feel you are a magician as you put the magic there by sharing this recipe here. A really nice & easy to make recipe as you said above. I’ll definitely try this in the upcoming days. Keep sharing new recipe ideas like this. Thanks for the recipe.
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Thank you so much Antonio for the kind feedback! 🙂