Best Raw Cashew Coconut Protein Balls Recipe

My raw vegan cashew protein balls are a delicious and healthy snack option that you can easily prepare at home. These protein-packed treats are perfect for those following a vegan or plant-based diet. Made with simple ingredients like cashews, these protein balls are not only nutritious but also incredibly flavorful. Great for a quick energy boost during the day or as a post-workout snack.

If you have ever thought that the protein balls you see for sale in the health food section of the supermarket are expensive, here’s a cheaper, healthier and tastier alternative.

Cashews are high in protein and fibre so, whilst not necessarily the ideal option for breakfast, sometimes something quick is all we have time for.

I have always struggled with breakfast. I am usually up quite early, around 6ish, and the first thing I reach for is a cup of black coffee. Food comes later. My ideal breakfast would be around 10am, and something hot and filling, like sourdough with avocado and a dairy free cream cheese. I’m definitely a brunch type of gal! Sadly, my working day starts at 8.30 so I have to eat something to see me through until lunch.

For more vegan breakfast ideas

• My no bake Crunchy Granola Bites
• Cacao Nib Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• My peanut butter and banana Pancakes
• One Step Chia Pudding recipe

When I’m trying to lose weight, I tend to rely on meal bars. They are filling and some are actually quite tasty, but I feel like they are full of nasties that my stomach doesn’t really appreciate (it tends to start grumbling about 5 minutes after eating one, and doesn’t stop all day!).

I devised this easy recipe for 3 Ingredient Raw Cashew Coconut Protein Balls, one morning when I grabbed a couple of protein balls from the supermarket one morning when I was running late for work. I found them reasonably filling and, a quick glance of the ingredients revealed that, preservatives aside, I could probably make these at home and save myself, on average, £1.50 per ball!

Ingredients

What are the ingredients? Firstly, dates. Sweet, sticky and full of minerals and iron, dates help with your digestion (goodbye squeaky, grumbling tummy!).

Secondly, we have the little powerhouse that is the cashew. If you are familiar with plant-based foods, you will know that cashews are utilised in so many different ways: to make cheese, cream, sauces. They have a delicate flavour that works with both savoury and sweet food, but more than that, they are high in protein, low in sugar and are a rich source of antioxidants.

The third ingredient is simply vanilla extract and this is optional! You could substitute your favourite flavouring instead, whether that’s vanilla, coffee or chocolate. Whatever your taste preference is, is fine. I like my recipes to be flexible, so that people can adapt according to their taste buds or what they have in the store cupboard! My raw cashew coconut protein balls love to be adapted!

The only caveat is there is some time spent chilling, both you and the protein balls, as they do need to set up a little bit in the fridge, so I would suggest making them at the weekend ready for the week ahead (do keep them chilled as well, because they are fresh). Once made, they do keep in the fridge for about a week, so make a batch on Sunday, and you don’t need to worry about your protein snacks for the week!

This recipe lends itself to lots of your own personalisation: what you want to roll them in, adding different dried fruits or nuts. Chia seeds would be amazing and add even more fibre and minerals to the already nutrient packed protein balls! Let me know what you come up with!

Can I make Keto Protein Balls?

Yes! Replace the cashew nuts with Brazil or Pecans, both are much lower in carbs. Bear in mind that they still must be eaten in moderation when following the keto diet.

3 Ingredient Raw Cashew Coconut Protein Balls

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A quick and easy recipe for protein balls

Freya

5 from 63 votes

Prep 5 minutes mins

Chiling 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Blender or Smoothie Maker

Ingredients

• ▢ 125 g Cashew nuts - soaked overnight in water, reserve water
• ▢ 90 g Dates - De-stoned. If not fresh, soak in boiling water for at least half an hour to soften
• ▢ 1 tsp Vanilla extract - or extract of your choice, almond, coffee etc
• ▢ 1 pinch Sea salt
• ▢ 40 g Dessicated coconut - or cacao nibs, or sesame seeds, optional, for rolling

Instructions

• Blend together the cashews, dates, vanilla and sea salt until smooth (you may need to add some of the soaking water if the mixture is not coming together but please, not too much as the mixture will be too sticky).
• Decant mixture into a bowl and chill for several hours until firm enough to roll into balls.
• Form into balls of whatever size you desire (slightly smaller than a golf-ball is generous, anything bigger is greedy but who’s telling?).

  Roll in coconut (if using) and chill for a few hours more to set up.
• Note: you can also use cacao nibs, cacao powder, chia, sesame or hemp seeds or leave plain, if coconut is not your thing.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

3 Ingredient Raw Cashew Coconut Protein Balls

Amount per Serving

Calories

120

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

4

g

Sodium

 

7

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

178

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

13

g

4

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

8

g

9

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

1

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

10

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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