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Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls

by Roxy, So Vegan August 9, 2016December 27, 2021
August 9, 2016December 27, 2021
Vegan Cherry Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe
  • You can substitute the cherries for another fruit such as blueberries or raspberries.
  • These are a great meal-prep recipe. You can make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge, then snack on them when you’re feeling hungry!
  • We use fresh cherries, but you can also use frozen cherries if you already have them in your freezer.
  • Cashew nuts work perfectly in this recipe, but you can substitute these for almonds or walnuts.
  • Store in an airtight container and in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Make sure the chocolate you use is soy-free to make this a soy free recipe.
Vegan Cherry Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls

Serves: 10 balls Prep Time: 10 mins + chilling
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cashews
  • 6 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 6 fresh cherries, stalks removed + pitted
  • 4 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 30 g (1.1 oz) dark chocolate, 70%
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for decoration

Method

  1. Place cashews, dates, cherries, cocoa powder, coconut oil, chocolate and desiccated coconut in a food processor and process until combined.
  2. Transfer the energy ball mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Then roll the mixture into 10 balls.
  4. Transfer a little desiccated coconut into a small bowl and roll one ball at a time in the coconut until fully coated.
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18 Comments

diabetesforbadpeople August 11, 2016 - 12:21 pm

So good! Thanks for this recipe.

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Roxy (So Vegan) August 25, 2016 - 7:59 pm

Awesome! Glad you like it x

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Karen August 22, 2016 - 11:28 pm

Can you use frozen cherries? Its winter in Australia and Cherries are not readily available.

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Roxy (So Vegan) August 25, 2016 - 8:01 pm

We haven’t tried it with frozen cherries but I don’t see why not. Let us know how it goes. Thanks Roxy (So Vegan)

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Serena February 11, 2017 - 2:27 am

I did and they were great!

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Amber September 10, 2016 - 9:52 am

Might be nice with blueberries if cherries aren’t available

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Roxy September 21, 2016 - 6:07 pm

Yes definitely worth a try! We love blueberries 🙂 Roxy (So Vegan)

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Ana September 10, 2016 - 2:15 pm

What can be used instead of desiccated coconut? I’m not a big fun of the taste.

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Roxy September 21, 2016 - 6:14 pm

You could leave the desiccated coconut out as it’s just in the last step for decoration. Alternatively you could try almond flakes. Good luck! Roxy (So Vegan)

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Lidia December 27, 2016 - 8:48 am

Can some one tell me the name of the foodprocessor?

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Roxy January 3, 2017 - 11:47 am

Hey Lidia, we use a Russell Hobbs food processor. Thanks, Roxy (So Vegan)

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Roxy January 3, 2017 - 11:48 am

Thanks for reaching out. So glad you enjoyed the energy balls! Roxy (So Vegan)

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Rosalie January 15, 2017 - 2:39 pm

This recipe looks amazing! Do you think it can be made with a blender? And also do you think it could be good with another fruit? (such as kiwi, apple, lychee..)
Thanks!

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Roxy February 8, 2017 - 2:28 pm

Hi Rosalie, you could try in a blender but the mixture might be too firm to be processed. I think kiwi has too much liquid in it so the balls won’t hold. Apple could work if you shredded it first, and not sure about lychee- you’ll have to let us know about that one! Thanks, Roxy (So Vegan)

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Serena February 11, 2017 - 2:28 am

Fantastic recipe. . Love them and my daughter loved them too. I used frozen cherries and I added chia seeds to the recipe. They were Perfect! I will also add some ground flax seeds in my next batch.

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Helen Andreou October 6, 2017 - 11:19 am

How many calories per energy ball?

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Lu. June 13, 2019 - 11:27 am

I’ve made these about five times now and they never fail to disappoint. So easy and quick! I use glacier cherries so I can keep the ingredients in the cupboards to make on any occasion. Love them, thank you! 🙂

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Marla March 4, 2021 - 8:11 pm

Can I sub almonds or other nuts here? Cashews don’t agree with me. Thanks-

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