Coconut Cashew Date Balls
SERVINGS: 14 BALLS
Naturally sweetened with fiber-rich dates and packed with healthy fats from cashewsand coconut, these no-bake bites are a simple, satisfying treat. They’re great for snacking, dessert, or a midday energy boost—no oven required.
Ingredients:
½ cup raw cashews
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6)
1 tbsp chia seeds
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1–2 tsp coconut oil, if needed for texture
Instructions
1. Make the Crust: Mix almond flour, coconut oil, cocoa, and sweetener in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the bottoms of a silicone mini muffin pan or lined tray.
2. Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sweetener, cocoa, espresso, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble: Spoon or pipe the filling over each crust base and smooth the tops.
4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
5. Optional: Dust with additional cocoa powder before serving.
NUTRITION Per Serving % of Daily Value
Calories 120 —
Total Fat 9.2g —
Saturated Fat 3.8g —
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g —
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g —
Trans Fat 0g —
Cholesterol 0mg —
Sodium 15mg ~1%
Total Carbohydrates 9.5g —
Dietary Fiber 3.2g —
Total Sugars 5.6g —
Protein 3.2g —
Vitamin A 0mcg —
Vitamin C 0.5mg ~1%
Vitamin D 0mcg —
Potassium 190mg ~4%
Calcium 30mg ~2%
Iron 1.0mg ~6%
This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Diabetic Desserts Cookbook here
