No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Today we are making No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls (Vegan & Gluten Free)! These delightful bites are a perfect blend of aromatic spices and natural sweetness, making them an ideal snack for those who crave a bit of indulgence without compromising on health. Packed with the warm, comforting flavors of chai, they offer a convenient way to enjoy the essence of this beloved tea in a quick and wholesome snack.
These energy balls combine raw cashews, soft dates, and a blend of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, to create a treat that’s rich in flavor and nutrition. The cardamom seeds add a unique and aromatic twist, bringing a true chai essence to each bite. The use of dates provides natural sweetness and binds the ingredients together, while a pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor profile. With no baking required, these energy balls are as simple to make as they are delicious.
For a finishing touch, you can roll the energy balls in brown sugar or coconut sugar for a bit of extra sweetness and a touch of texture. These No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls are perfect for a quick snack, a post-workout boost, or a sweet pick-me-up during your day. With their vibrant flavors and ease of preparation, they’re sure to become a favorite in your snack repertoire.
Why You’ll Love These No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls
Chai Tea Latte Flavor in a Snack: These No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls capture the comforting flavors of your favorite chai tea latte in a convenient, healthy snack. Infused with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, they offer a delightful taste experience that satisfies your chai cravings while being nutritious.
Quick and Nutritious: With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, these energy balls are incredibly easy to make and perfect for a busy lifestyle. They provide a natural energy boost and are packed with protein and fiber, making them a great choice for a quick, satisfying snack or a post-workout treat.
Substitutions
Cashews: Swap in raw walnuts, almonds or almond flour. Almond meal is similar to almond flour, but contains the skins on the almonds when it’s ground, so it won’t have as buttery a flavor. However, it can also act as a substitute. If using pre-ground nuts (like almond flour or almond meal), start with half the amount of cashews as what the recipe calls for. Add more as needed to get the mixture to come together as you blend. You won’t need an entire half-cup, if using flour instead of the raw nuts.
Medjool Dates: Medjool dates are the softest type of date variety for blending into no bake energy ball recipes. Deglet Noor dates may work as well, or any other very soft date. You should easily be able to squish the dates between your fingers. Using dates works well here because they’re a natural sweetener and there’s no need for other added sugars. You may be able to try plump black raisins instead of dates though.
Green Cardamom: This is a spice from the ginger family, which has a fruity and spicy flavor. You can find this at an Indian store, in the International aisle of some grocery stores or online.
No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls Recipe Notes
- If the mixture is too dry and not sticking together well, blend in 1-2 more dates. If it’s too sticky, blend in a bit more raw cashews. Grind the cashews to a powder before adding them into the dough at this point, since they won’t blend well if the dough is already made.
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No Bake Chai Spice Energy Balls (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Equipment
- High-speed blender or food processor
- Spice Grinder
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews not salted/roasted
- ⅔ cup Medjool dates pitted
- 12 small green cardamom pods
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- pinch pink salt
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
Instructions
- Add all the 12 cardamom pods into a spice grinder. Grind them up until it's a fine powder.
- Add this powder, along with the other ingredients for the bites (except the optional coconut sugar) into the bowl of a food processor.
- Blend until a sticky dough forms. There should not be date or nut chunks left.
- Shape the dough into 8 even balls. (You may want to slightly oil your hands with a neutral oil, like avocado oil, before doing this. This helps to avoid the dough sticking all over your hands).
- Place the coconut sugar in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the sugar, then transfer it to a container.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container until ready to eat. Enjoy!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
