Description
No bake birthday cake energy bites that are both easy to make and cute as can be!? Yes! These easy little snack bites are made with just 9 simple ingredients that you probably have on hand in your pantry. An easy make-at-home treat for adults or kids! They are vegan, gluten free, naturally sweetened, and paleo friendly.
This recipe was inspired by Dishing Out Health’s Strawberries and Cream Energy Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 4 large pitted dates
- 1/2 cup cashew or almond butter
- 1/4 cup packed almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons just boiled water – as needed
- 2 tablespoons organic sprinkles + extra for rolling the energy bites
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor except for hot water and organic sprinkles.
- Process until a thick dough forms, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. If it’s too thick to process and there’s still quite a few larger pieces of cashews or dates add just boiled water 1 tablespoon at a time until a dough forms.
- Once dough is fully formed, pulse in about 2 tablespoons of organic sprinkles.
- Roll into 1 inch sized energy bites. Pour remaining sprinkles onto a plate and roll each energy bite in sprinkles to coat. Move to the refrigerator to chill.
Notes
I have tested the recipe with both almond butter and cashew butter, and either one works!
This recipe makes about 18 1-inch sized energy bites, but it can easily be cut in half to make a smaller batch.
Store these energy bites in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to a month. For a firmer texture they can be enjoyed directly from the freezer!
Rolling the energy bites in extra sprinkles is optional, but gives them a super fun look! If you don’t have enough sprinkles you could also roll them in chopped nuts or coconut.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: snack
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: american