These 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cashew Energy Balls are an easy, tasty grab & go breakfast or snack. Packed full of healthy nutrients which also makes them a great post workout snack. (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, & No added refined sugars)
So who doesn’t want chocolate for breakfast? I feel like that’s a given…. 😆
And even better in the form of a delicious grab & go treat making it perfect for lunch boxes and on the go snacking!
Cause these 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cashew Energy Balls are sure to become a part of your healthy-ish snacking routine.
Since including these yummy treats, along with other easy healthy no bake snack ideas are perfect for the warmer weather.
And can you believe Guys that it’s already May 1st? 😮
But seriously, I feel like this year is just going by in a flash.
Like I need to be thinking of more salads, & cold treats for the warmer months! Oh & let’s not forget about all the yummy grilled food.
Are you all about the grilling in warmer weather? And if so would you love 😀 to see more of that here on the blog. Or would you prefer seeing more healthy sweet treats??
Anywho, feel free to leave a message in the comments below.
Cause quite honestly I have sooo many ideas for future posts that I’m not sure which way I’m going sometimes.
So I’m definitely open to any new recipe suggestions 💡 you’d just love to see here.
But for now let’s just get to back to these yummy little chocolate energy balls. So I can sum up all the reasons you’re gonna want these in your life.
4 Ingredient Chocolate Cashew Energy Balls are….
- Perfect for a healthy-ish grab & go breakfast or snack
- A great post workout snack
- Good to pack for lunches
- Well let’s not forget there is Chocolate involved
- Quick & Super Easy to make
- No Added Refined Sugars
- Paleo & Vegan
4 Ingredient Chocolate Cashew Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates- pits removed
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place dates in food processor along with cashews and pulse until crumbly.
- Add coconut oil & pulse again.
- Pour in cocoa powder and pulse until everything thoroughly combined. It should be slightly sticky and easily be formed into a ball.
- Using a cookie scoop, spoon out equal portions and then roll into balls in your hand.
- Store in airtight container in fridge for up to a week.
BJ says
June 13, 2018 at 6:30 pmCan I use dried prunes instead of dates? Dates around here are wicked expensive.
Stephanie says
June 13, 2018 at 6:43 pmHi BJ, I haven’t tried using prunes in this recipe so I’m not exactly sure how it would affect the overall flavor. But texture wise prunes are pretty similar so I’d say it would be worth trying. Let me know how it works out for you. 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
May 1, 2018 at 5:05 pmOh YUM! Love everything about this recipe! I LOVE how easy and delicious this is! Good idea! Looks very tasty! I am going to make this! This recipe really impresses! I really like! Thank you.
Stephanie says
May 1, 2018 at 10:47 pmYou’re Welcome Veena and hope you Enjoy 🙂
Vicky says
May 1, 2018 at 4:59 pmI love the fact that these are just four ingredients. They are so easy to make and are a great on-the-go snack to give my kids.
Pam says
May 1, 2018 at 4:39 pmYou had me at chocolate and cashews. Two of my favorite foods, so what’s not to love here? Great looking, easy recipe.
Stephanie says
May 1, 2018 at 10:47 pmMine too Pam. Thanks and it is super easy to make!
Beth says
May 1, 2018 at 4:16 pmThose must be sweet and delicious with the dates and cashews! I love grilling recipes! I’m always looking for great grilling ideas! Do some more of those!
Stephanie says
May 1, 2018 at 10:46 pmThanks Beth and I’ll definitely be adding some grilling recipes in the near future 🙂
Adriana Lopez Martin says
May 1, 2018 at 3:42 pmCashews and dates what a great combo. Perfect snack and sensible. Love to make my own healthy snacks at home definitely trying this energy balls soon.