Vegan Date and Cashew Dessert

This simple mixture of cashews, dates, orange zest, cardamom, and coconut rolled into energy balls makes a sweet vegan treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 86 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 ¼ cups raw cashews
• orange, zested
• ½ cup coconut flakes, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grind dates in a food processor until smooth; add cashews and continue to process until finely ground.

Step 2

Transfer the cashew mixture to a large bowl. Mix orange zest and cardamom into the cashew mixture. Divide and shape mixture into 1-inch balls.

Step 3

Spread coconut flakes into the bottom of a shallow dish. Roll balls in coconut to coat.