Raw cashews contain 18% protein and natural oils that crystallize at room temperature—no added sugar needed for candy texture.
Healthy Cashew Candy
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this mouthwatering Healthy Cashew Candy! Crafted from creamy cashews and a touch of maple syrup, this two-ingredient treat is not only simple to whip up but also packed with flavor. Perfect for satisfying those cravings while keeping it nutritious—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 4 jumbo dates, pittedcan also use 10 smaller pitted dates
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pit the jumbo dates and place them in a blender.
- 2
Grind the cashew nuts into a flour and mix with the dates in the blender.
- 3
Shape the mixture into balls by hand.
- 4
Optionally, roll the balls in more ground cashew nuts before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak pitted dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes before blending to achieve 65-70% moisture content, which creates the sticky binding necessary for cohesive candy balls.technique10-15 minutes, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Pulse cashews in 5-second intervals with 10-second rests to prevent oils from heating above 95°F, which would create cashew butter instead of flour.timing5-second pulses, 95°F limit
- ✓Chill the date-cashew mixture for 20-30 minutes before shaping because cold mixture firms up and reduces sticking to hands by 80%.timing20-30 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of dates to cashews by weight for optimal binding - too many cashews create crumbly texture while too few dates make sticky, shapeless mixture.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Lightly dampen hands with cold water when rolling balls to prevent sticking and create uniform 1-inch spheres that hold their shape.technique1-inch diameter
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Raw cashews contain 18% protein and natural oils that crystallize at room temperature—no added sugar needed for candy texture.
Healthy Cashew Candy
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this mouthwatering Healthy Cashew Candy! Crafted from creamy cashews and a touch of maple syrup, this two-ingredient treat is not only simple to whip up but also packed with flavor. Perfect for satisfying those cravings while keeping it nutritious—your taste buds will thank you!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 4 jumbo dates, pittedcan also use 10 smaller pitted dates
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pit the jumbo dates and place them in a blender.
- 2
Grind the cashew nuts into a flour and mix with the dates in the blender.
- 3
Shape the mixture into balls by hand.
- 4
Optionally, roll the balls in more ground cashew nuts before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak pitted dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes before blending to achieve 65-70% moisture content, which creates the sticky binding necessary for cohesive candy balls.technique10-15 minutes, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Pulse cashews in 5-second intervals with 10-second rests to prevent oils from heating above 95°F, which would create cashew butter instead of flour.timing5-second pulses, 95°F limit
- ✓Chill the date-cashew mixture for 20-30 minutes before shaping because cold mixture firms up and reduces sticking to hands by 80%.timing20-30 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of dates to cashews by weight for optimal binding - too many cashews create crumbly texture while too few dates make sticky, shapeless mixture.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Lightly dampen hands with cold water when rolling balls to prevent sticking and create uniform 1-inch spheres that hold their shape.technique1-inch diameter