These Strawberries and Cream Energy Balls are a sweet, creamy, no-bake snack made with wholesome ingredients like cashews, dates, and freeze-dried strawberries. Perfect for meal prep, they are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet.
Author:Amy
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:24 balls
Category:Snack
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
2 cups raw cashews
6 pitted Medjool dates
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/3 cup creamy cashew butter
3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp. hemp seeds or chia seeds
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
Add cashews to a food processor and blend until finely chopped.
Add dates, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, cashew butter, maple syrup, seeds, vanilla, and salt. Blend until the mixture is well combined and begins to clump.
Add freeze-dried strawberries and blend again until evenly distributed, scraping down sides as needed.
Transfer mixture to a bowl and portion into 24 equal pieces. Roll into balls.
Spread remaining coconut on a plate and roll each ball to coat.
Chill for about 30 minutes until firm, then serve.
Notes
Swap hemp seeds with chia seeds if preferred.
Reduce maple syrup to 2 Tbsp. if omitting coconut.
Roll in crushed freeze-dried strawberries instead of coconut for extra flavor.
Add extra cashew butter if mixture is too dry.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.