These Cinnamon Date Energy Balls have all the amazing flavor of cinnamon rolls but are no-bake, vegan and so quick to make. Dates give them the best natural sweetness and walnuts round it out by adding texture and healthy fats. It’s as simple as throwing a handful of ingredients into a food processor and rolling into balls! Then, store them in the fridge and grab one whenever you need a healthy sweet treat.

There is something so special and cozy about cinnamon rolls. But let’s be honest, who has the time to make them!? That’s why these Cinnamon Date Energy Balls are so awesome…they taste just like the real-deal but don’t require any rising or even cooking. If you’re impatient like me, you can eat the dough straight from the food processor and not worry about getting sick. Not to mention, they are made with minimal ingredients that you can actually pronounce, so really its a win-win.

Don’t forget about the icing! That might just be the best part of a cinnamon roll. For these Cinnamon Date Energy Balls, I keep it super simple by just drizzling on some melted coconut butter (NOT to be confused with coconut oil). The subtle sweetness & nutty flavor complements the Cinnamon Date Energy Balls so well without being overpowering. It’s an optional, but highly recommended step!

What You Need To Make These Cinnamon Date Energy Balls

Walnuts: Raw walnuts help keep these balls together while also giving a great flavor and texture. You can try substituting with raw cashews or almonds.
Dates: I am using deglet door dates but medjool will also work. If they are not soft already, soak them in very hot water for 10 minutes.
Vanilla Extract: Don’t be shy with this!
Cinnamon: I think that’s a given.
Coconut Butter: Also known as Coconut Manna, it is made from the whole coconut. To melt it without burning it, submerge the sealed jar in a hot water bath until softened.

Tools Helpful for Making These Cinnamon Date Energy Balls

Food Processor: Since this is a small-batch recipe, it works perfectly in the mini Kitchen-Aid Food Processor . If you’re using a larger food processor, you may want to double the recipe so that there are enough ingredients for it to chop properly.
Cookie Scoop: You will need a small cookie scoop or you can scoop it out using a tablespoon or regular spoon.

Look How Easy It Is To Make These Cinnamon Date Energy Balls

Here is a short video tutorial showing you how quick and easy these Cinnamon Date Energy Balls are.

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