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Strawberry Shortcake Bites (No Bake)

Chewy, sweet, and have just the right hint of vanilla and coconut. Best of all? No baking required.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 16 balls

Ingredients
  

  • cup or ~10 dates Pitted. If they are really hard, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well
  • 1/2 cup dried strawberries mine were sweetened
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 fresh strawberries halved
  • ~1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes for coating outside optional

Instructions
 

  • Pulse dates and dried strawberries in a food processor until they’re in small pieces or a ball forms.
  • Add cashews, macadamia nuts, vanilla extract and fresh strawberries. Pulse until combined.
  • Carefully roll into 1-inch balls (about the size of golf balls), using the warmth of your hands to mold them together.
  • Pulse the remaining 1/3 cup coconut flakes in a blender or the food processor. Dredge the outside of the balls with the coconut flake powder.
  • To set, place in fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Will keep fresh in an air-tight bag or container for up to a week. Enjoy!
Keyword Dairy-free, Easy, Gluten-free, No-bake