Cashew Energy Balls
These wonderful snacks pack a lot of nutrition to help you through a hike. The power of the Vitamix allows you to make your own cashew butter for use in other recipes.
Ingredients
- 60 ml (¼ cup) honey
- 240 ml (1 cup) Cashew Butter
- (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- (½ teaspoon) ground cinnamon
- 45 g (½ cup) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 40 g (¼ cup) raisins
- 75 g (¾ cup) rolled oats
Directions
- Place honey, cashew butter, vanilla, salt and cinnamon into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed and increase to Variable 4. Blend for 30 seconds or until combined.
- Add the coconut, raisins and rolled oats to the container and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 10. Pulse 15-20 times to combine, scraping down the sides periodically, until mixture is combined. Scoop into 16 portions and then roll into balls.
Chef's Notes
- The power of the Vitamix makes quick work of this tough blend.Dip into coconut and chill until ready to eat.