Easy No Bake Cashew and Coconut Date Balls

Cashew and Coconut Date Balls are a great little grab-n-go snack to have in the fridge. Combine raw cashews with sticky dates, throw in some brown rice puffs for a bit of crunch, some coconut for texture, and you have a satisfying little snack that comes together in a jiffy. Make it fun and get the kids together to help whip them up.

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Easy No Bake Cashew and Coconut Date Balls

I love having little snacks whipped up and ready in the fridge for the busy week ahead.

I especially love them when that afternoon slump hits around 3pm and all I want to do is bite into a big sugar-laden chocolate bar and drink a third cup of coffee for the day to get me through the afternoon witching hours.

Anyone else?

Having these date and cashew protein balls ready and waiting has been such a lifesaver on so many occasions.

Just one little ball offers the right amount of sweetness to stave off the chocolate bar for another day and keeps my belly full until dinner rolls around.

The kids love having them in their lunch box for a treat as well, and it's something I can feel happy sending to school with them.

Tip: if you can't do nuts at school then replace them with a mixture of seeds. Think pumpkin or sunflower. They work just perfectly and make for a great nut-free snack.

How Easy Are These No Bake Cashew and Coconut Date Balls?

So easy even my 3 and 5-year-olds can make them, or at least help. You can make it into a fun little family activity by getting the kids to do the following:

• measure the ingredients with measuring cups and spoons;
• pour all the ingredients into the blender (make sure you have explained about how sharp the blade is and that they don't put little fingers anywhere near it);
• help with flicking the switch on the blender;
• roll out the balls and place on the baking sheet to be put into the freezer;
• eating up all the cashew coconut balls when they are set.

What About The Protein Powder/Superfoods Powder?

Protein powder is listed as an optional ingredient for this recipe.

They come together perfectly without adding any powder, but I like to add some as an extra nutritional boost, especially if I am making these for trips to the beach or road trips etc.

If you are making these for adults and would like some added protein, then I recommend finding a good quality protein powder that uses Non-GMO ingredients.

If the kids enjoy helping make these, then they will just LOVE helping you with these too:

• Blueberry Crumble Bites;
• Kids in the Kitchen: Yogurt Berry Parfait;
• Skinny Blender Green Pea Guacamole;
• Kid Friendly Energy Bites 3 Ways.

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