Fig Energy Balls / Sugar-Free Fig and Cashew Balls

These Fig Energy Balls are sweet but sugar-free, dairy-free, nutty, healthy, and delicious. In addition, they are incredibly easy to make and require only two main ingredients and optional cardamom.

Fig Energy Balls or Sugar-Free Fig and Cashew Balls are one of quick, easy, and nutritious snacks that can be eaten on the go almost anywhere. These energy balls are soft, slightly nutty, and have a pleasant crunch from the seeds of dried figs.

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• About Fig and Cashew Balls
• Why You Will Love These Energy Balls
• Ingredients
• How To Make Fig and Cashew Balls
• Storing Suggestions
• Variations
• More Energy Balls
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About Fig and Cashew Balls

I have a sweet tooth, and I often crave something sweet. So I usually prefer to make naturally sweetened snacks or healthy energy balls that satisfy my craving. And I always keep naturally sweetened dried fruits and nuts handy for making delicious and healthy snacks.

Combining sweet and chewy dried figs and nutty cashews is fantastic and make delicious energy balls. These balls are sugar-free and made with only figs, cashews, and ground cardamom. However, adding cardamom is optional, or you can add other spices of your choice.

Cashews balance the sweetness of dried figs and provide a delicate nutty taste. But if you like to add other nuts instead of cashews, feel free to do so. For example, walnuts or almonds will be an excellent choice for making these energy balls. Or add a combination of nuts instead of using only cashews.

Ingredients

1. Dried Figs: They provide natural sweetness and a binding to make the energy balls. However, it is essential to soak them in hot water to make them softer. Soft figs will make it easier to process them in a food processor.
2. Cashews: I have used raw and unsalted cashews. But you can also lightly toast them to enhance the flavor.
3. Ground Cardamom: It adds a sweet and warm flavor to these energy balls. However, it is optional to add this spice.

How To Make Fig and Cashew Balls

• In a medium heatproof bowl, take the dried figs.
• Pour hot water into the bowl and soak the figs for 15 minutes.

• Drain the water completely and place the soaked figs into the food processor fitted with an S-shaped blade.
• Process until figs are finely chopped or almost ground.

• Add chopped cashews and ground cardamom.
• Process until everything combines well, sticks together, and becomes almost like a dough.
• There will still be tiny bits of cashews but do not process for longer.

• Scoop the dough with using a tbsp, and form it into small balls using your hands.
• If it is too sticky and hard to form balls, lightly grease your palm with coconut oil or any other neutral oil.
• Enjoy the fig energy balls immediately or store them in an airtight container.

Storing Suggestions

• These energy balls will stay at room temperature, covered tightly, for a week.
• Fig energy balls can be refrigerated for up to three weeks.
• Freeze these sugar-free fig and cashew balls in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months.

Variations

• Seeds: Add chia or hemp seeds to make the balls more nutritious.
• Dates: If you like to add dates, replace half of the dried figs with dates.
• Nuts: Instead of cashews, almonds, pecans, or walnuts can also be used. Or use a mix of raw nuts instead of using only cashews.
• Spices: Instead of cardamom, other spices like ground nutmeg or cinnamon can also be used.
• Chocolatey Flavor: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or cacao nibs for a chocolatey treat.
• Crunch: Roll the energy balls into the chopped nuts for more crunch.
• Toast The Nuts: Instead of raw cashews, lightly toast them to enhance the flavors.

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