• 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.
• Add chopped cashews and ground cardamom. Process until everything combines, sticks together, and becomes almost like a dough.
• Cashews will not be ground completely, but that is fine. The small cashew pieces will add crunch to the energy balls.
• Scoop the dough with using a tablespoon 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.