The nut and dried fruit section in food stores is where I get a lot of inspiration for my recipes. When making raw, nut based recipes, it’s easy to pick out a few things and toss them into a food processor and see what happens. My usual go to combo is almonds, dark chocolate and dates – simple and delicious!

But the combination of coconut, cashews and pineapple is irresistible to me, And what I ended up with in this recipe isn’t just any old energy bite. Oh no! These are so darn delicious. So yep, we are doing this! Pineapple style! Yes! Yummy pineapple blended into the batter so you get a taste of its sweetness in every bite.

Only 7 healthy ingredients too! Pineapple, cashews, coconut, dates, oat flour protein powder and vanilla extract. No added sugar, no ingredients you can’t pronounce. Just real wholesome goodness! The best part is how simple they are to make. Throw them up in a food processor, roll and chill!

Protein energy bites are one of my FAVORITE things to meal prep for a healthy snack. They are so much cheaper than buying store bars and snacks and better for you because you can control the ingredients. So simple to make and are perfect for a quick snack or dessert or to pack in a lunchbox or share with friends!

If you have been looking for a nutritious homemade protein/energy bite then this is the ultimate one! Moreish bliss balls, snack bites or balls, truffles, energy bites – they have many names. But call them what you like, they are a perfect healthy balanced bite for a satisfying dessert or any time snack or treat and are seriously SO GOOD. They make the perfect gift for any of your health-conscious or chocolate-loving friends too.

There are so many great reasons to love them! Whoever came up with the idea to blend a bunch of healthy ingredients together and make them into little balls as a snack is an absolute genius in my book.

Why you must make this recipe:

Naturally sweet and satisfying: The blend of pineapple, cashews, dates and coconut delivers a crave-worthy, naturally sweet flavor and offer a burst of exotic flavours in every bite – zero added sugar required!

No bake simplicity: With just a food processor and a handful of pantry staples, these bites come together in under 20 minutes (plus a little chill time, if you can wait!). Perfect for busy schedules.

Energizing, wholesome ingredients: Packed with protein and healthy fats from cashews and protein powder, they make the perfect on-the-go snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or pre-workout treat.

Tropical escape, Anytime: Each bite bursts with tropical sunshine – even in the middle of winter, these delightful little snack bites will transport you to a sandy beach with palm trees gently blowing in the wind.

Freezer Friendly: Make a big batch and store them in the freezer for long-lasting freshness, ensuring you always have a healthy snack on hand whenever cravings strike.

Get ready to experience a taste of the tropics with this recipe. Bursting with pineapple, coconut, cashews and dates, they are sure to add a little sunshine to your day.

Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cashew Protein Bites

Experience a taste of the tropics with my Tropical Snack Bites. They are so easy to make, pineapple, coconut, cashews and dates make such a great combination of flavors, they are sure to add a little sunshine to your day.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword cashew coconut pineaplle protein snack balls, cashew pineapple snack balls, clean eating dessert or snack, pineapple coconut bliss balls, tropical pineapple coconut cashew protein bites

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra ½ cup for coating)
• 1 cup crushed, canned, pineapple (drained)
• 3/4 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add the cashews into a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add the coconut, pineapple, dates, oat flour, protein powder and vanilla and process until mixture is smooth and well combined,

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your protein bites.

  Remove dough and if the batter seems too wet, add a little more oat flour or protein powder. You can also refrigerate the batter 20 minutes before rolling into balls to firm it up to make it easier too.

  Place the 1/2 cup shredded coconut plate or dish and roll the dough into 10 -12 balls (more or less) and roll in the coconut to coat.

  Store the bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set before enjoying! Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freezer up to 3 months.

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