If sunshine had a flavour, these Coconut Cashew Pineapple Protein Snack Balls would be it. Sweet, creamy, tropical, and perfectly satisfying, these no-bake snack balls are inspired by classic piña colada flavours, without the sugar crash or guilt. They are the kind of snack that feels like a treat but fuels your body with nourishing ingredients, making them perfect for busy days, post-workout bites, or healthy dessert moments.

These snack balls combine rich cashews, chewy coconut, and naturally sweet pineapple into soft, bliss-like bites that melt in your mouth. Add protein powder to the mix, and suddenly you have got a snack that doesn’t just taste good, it actually keeps you full and energised. No baking required, no refined sugar, and no complicated steps. Just real ingredients, blended together into tropical perfection.

Cashews are the creamy backbone of this recipe. When soaked or blended, they create a smooth, buttery texture that mimics indulgent desserts while delivering healthy fats and minerals like magnesium and zinc. They pair beautifully with shredded coconut, which adds texture, natural sweetness, and that unmistakable tropical aroma. Pineapple brings everything to life with its bright, juicy flavour, adding natural sugars and enzymes that support digestion.

What makes these snack balls truly special is their versatility. You can use vanilla protein powder for a dessert-like flavour, unflavoured protein to let the fruit shine, or even collagen peptides for a lighter protein boost. Want more fibre? Add hemp seeds. Craving indulgence? Dip them in white or dark chocolate. Prefer a firmer bite? Chill them longer or add extra coconut. These snack balls adapt to your taste, lifestyle, and nutritional needs.

They are also perfect for meal prep. Make a batch once and store them in the fridge or freezer so you always have a healthy option ready to go. They are kid-friendly, lunchbox-approved, and great for anyone trying to reduce processed snacks without giving up flavour.

Best of all, Coconut Cashew Pineapple Protein Snack Balls feel like a mini holiday in every bite. Whether you are enjoying one with your morning coffee, packing them for a hike, or reaching for something sweet after dinner, they deliver tropical comfort with clean, nourishing ingredients. Healthy snacks don’t have to be boring, and this recipe proves it.

One bite, and you will feel like you have escaped to the tropics, and no plane ticket required. 💛

Coconut Cashew Pineapple Protein Snack Balls

Soft, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavour, these Snack Balls are the perfect no bake snack or healthy dessert. Made with cashews, shredded coconut, naturally sweet pineapple and protein powder, they deliver a satisfying balance of healthy fats, natural sweetness, and protein to keep you feeling full and energised .Quick to make and easy to store, these bite-sized treats are ideal for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Each bite tastes like a mini tropical getaway, wholesome, nourishing, and irresistibly delicious.🥥🍍

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut cashew pineapple protein snack balls, healthy protein snack balls, healthy protein snack balls no bake, pineapple coconut cashew protein bliss balls

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 3/4 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
• 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup pineapple, dried
• 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add cashews, pineapple, desiccated coconut, dates, protein powder, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a food processor.

   Pulse a few times until the mixture is combined into a thick, sticky dough. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your snack balls.

  Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into 12-14 (more or less) balls.

  Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut if desired.

  Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

  Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

  Thaw slightly for a few minutes before eating

  Optional Add-Ins & Variations

  White chocolate drizzle for a dessert-style snack

  Hemp seeds or blended flaxseed for extra fibre

  Lime zest for a brighter tropical flavour

  Collagen peptides for a lighter protein boost 

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