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back to school snacks: Easy No Bake Cashew Coconut Date Balls
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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. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Anytime
Keyword: coconut date balls, date and cashew protein balls, no bake coconut date balls
Servings: 20 serves
Calories: 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus more for rolling, optional)
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup brown rice crisps
  • 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon golden flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon plant based protein powder (optional. see note for what I use)
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a vitamix or other high powered blender. Blend on low until you get the desired consistency - I prefer mine to have some little chunks, but you may want a smoother result.
  • Roll mixture into balls and roll in shredded coconut.
  • Pop into an airtight container and into the fridge for about an hour until set.
  • These are best if left in the fridge or freezer and just taken out when needed.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Protein powder. For kids I use Coco Greens by Macrolife Naturals in this version, it is so chocolately I have never had anything but complements from the little ones. For adults I would use Vegan Macromeal Ultimate Superfood from Macrolife Naturals.
Whole food bellies readers can get 20% off their order by using the code wholefoodbellies10.
Although feel free to use whatever protein/superfood powder you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.6mg