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Vegan Cashew and Cocoa Energy Balls

Desserts & sweets
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Today we're making vegan cashew and cocoa energy balls, an easy, no-bake recipe with dates and cashew butter that comes together in just a few minutes. We blend everything up, roll into balls, and coat a few in shredded coconut for two different finishes. Keep this recipe handy whenever you fancy a quick, homemade sweet treat without any fuss!

Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 8 pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cashew butter (whichever brand you prefer)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
  • 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
  • Shredded coconut

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Pulse the dates in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. 2Next, add the cocoa powder and cashew butter.
  3. 3Process again until everything comes together into a cohesive paste.
  4. 4Now add the cacao nibs and sesame seeds, stirring them through with a spoon until evenly incorporated.
  5. 5All that's left is to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  6. 6Roll a few of the balls in shredded coconut and leave the rest plain.
  7. 7Done! Our vegan cashew and cocoa energy balls are ready to enjoy.

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