Want a Raw Food treat to rival a Cinnabun? This is it! These Raw Almond Cinnamon Balls, especially when served with the Vanilla Cream Sauce, are super simple to make, super delicious and, at the same time, are packed with power. They are always a hit with everyone whether or not they eat a raw food diet.
EnjoyRaw Almond Cinnamon Balls for breakfast, dessert or for an afternoon power snack. This recipe yields about 15-20 balls, but it can easily be doubled to make more.
Raw Almond Cinnamon Balls
2015-02-11 02:24:20
Yields 15
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
68g
Yields
15
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
Calories from Fat 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 9g
46%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 59mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 25g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 9g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
3%
Calcium
4%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- ALMOND BALLS
- 2 cups almond meal
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for a few minutes
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- VANILLA CREAM SAUCE
- 1 cup raw cashews, best if soaked 1 hour or more
- 1 cup coconut meat
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup agave
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut butter/oil, warmed to liquefy
Instructions
- ALMOND BALLS
- Combine almond meal, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and mix well.
- Add orange juice, raisins and vanilla to blender and blend enough to break the raisins apart, but not pulverize them completely.
- Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula until the mixture begins to form into a ball.
- Using a teaspoon or very small ice cream scoop, take small amounts of dough and roll in your hands to make little balls. Set on plate.
- These can be served at room temperature or chilled to make firmer.
- For an added treat, you can make this Vanilla Cream Sauce to serve with them. With this sauce, they truly rival Cinnabun :)
- VANILLA CREAM SAUCE
- In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients except the coconut oil, until completely smooth.
- With the blender on low, gradually add the coconut oil and continue to blend until completely incorporated and smooth.
- This can be served at room temperature and drizzled over the balls, or chilled and used more like a frosting. So Good!
Notes
- Lower Glycemic Option
- Replace the Agave in the Vanilla Cream Sauce with 5-10 drops of NuNaturals Stevia to taste. You can also make the Cream Sauce with a second cup of coconut meat instead of using cashews.
pam sterling https://pamsterling.com/
Yummy looking! And thanks for letting us know that we can get the almond meal at Trader Joe’s. Looking forward to that first bite!
You’re welcome Maridel. Let me know what you think.
these are most amazing! and my kids just figured out how good they are too which means i’ll have to make double batches from now on. but i don’t mind… they are super good for them :) and me ;)
Hey Jenn. Thanks for sharing. I agree that these really are a fun recipe to make with kids. The Flourless Chocolate Cake is also a really fun and easy one to make with kids. Keep on sharin’ :)
thanks, Pam, these look great, can’t wait to try them!