These delicious strawberry energy balls are made with five wholesome ingredients” dates, cashews, freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and coconut.

They are sweetened by medjool dates only. It is natural, unrefined sugar and also adds the perfect gooey texture.

Why are we using freeze-dried strawberries?

Not only are they convenient and keep “fresh” for a long time, but they are also packed flavors, and concentrated flavors. Moreover, it has the perfect crunch.

The freeze-dried berries have a slightly different taste than the fresh berry.

It’s mainly because during the conservation process, all the water is removed making the flavor very concentrated.

They are both sweet and sour making the taste buds dance with joy!

 

cashews, dates, coconut, berries, and vanilla extract displayed in measuring cups

What Are Strawberry Crunch Raw Balls Made Of?

All that’s needed to make these delicious strawberry energy bites are five ingredients, five! However, you can add a few extra add-ins to boost these treats to the next level.

No-bake Strawberry Crunch Energy Balls

  • Raw cashews (soaked and drained)
  • Medjool dates
  • Vanilla extract 
  • Freeze-dried strawberries
  • Coconut shreds (for rolling)

Optional add-ins

  • Hemp seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Coconut shreds 

How to make Raw Strawberry Energy Bites

Start with soaking the raw cashews with a pinch of salt in hot water for 2 hours or in cold water overnight on the kitchen counter. Then drain and rinse the nuts. Set aside.

In a food processor, add soaked raw cashews, dates, and vanilla extract.
Blend until a smooth paste/dough has formed. 
Add the majority (save about ¼ cup for rolling) of the freeze-dried strawberries and shaved coconut into the food processor
Plus it a few times. Don’t over mix it.

Now, and Put the cashew strawberry crunch dough in the fridge and leave it there for 20-30 minutes to settle. This will make it easier to roll into balls.