Description
These Raspberry White Chocolate Energy Balls are a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack combining the creamy richness of cashew butter and white chocolate with the tart burst of freeze-dried raspberries. Packed with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, rolled oats, and hemp seeds, they’re perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat on the go.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter (salted)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white chocolate (preferably Lily’s brand)
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Process Nuts: Place cashews in a food processor and pulse until they reach a coarse sand-like consistency. This creates the base texture for the energy balls.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add oats, desiccated coconut, hemp seeds, and salt to the processed cashews. Pulse again until the mixture is finely ground and evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate cashew butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract into the processor. Blend until the mixture comes together into a dough-like ball. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the mixture from becoming greasy due to excess oil release.
- Mix in Add-ins: Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Fold in the finely chopped white chocolate and freeze-dried raspberries, gently breaking up the raspberries as you mix by hand to evenly distribute them.
- Form Balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into 26 balls. Roll with your hands if using a spoon or leave shaped by the scoop. Place the balls in the refrigerator to chill and firm up for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve or Store: Optionally drizzle melted white chocolate and sprinkle crushed freeze-dried raspberries over the chilled balls for a fancy finish. Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Use salted cashew butter to help balance the sweetness, but if using unsalted, add a pinch more salt for flavor.
- Avoid over-processing the mixture to prevent it from becoming oily.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup depending on dietary preferences.
- For an extra decorative touch, try drizzling melted white chocolate and sprinkling crushed freeze-dried raspberries after chilling.
- Keep the energy balls refrigerated for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
