Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 5 Medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 3 cardamoms, skinned and seeds crushed or ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
Flavorings
- ½ teaspoon rose water
Instructions
- Prepare the cardamom and dates: Crush the cardamom seeds with a mortar and pestle to release their fragrance and pit and halve the Medjool dates. Set both aside for later use.
- Pulse the cashews: Place the raw cashews in a food processor and blitz until they reach a grainy, sandy texture, which helps form the base of the energy balls.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the crushed cardamom, rose water, and the pitted dates to the processed cashews. Continue processing until the mixture is fully incorporated and sticky enough to hold shape.
- Shape the energy balls: Using your palms, take a handful of the mixture at a time and roll it into ping-pong-sized balls. Place them on a plate as you go until all the mixture is used up.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for a softer, sweeter texture; if unavailable, other dates can be used but soaking them in warm water may help soften.
- Cardamom powder can substitute for crushed seeds but fresh pounding releases more aroma.
- Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These energy balls are naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
