Healthy No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites are soft, chewy, naturally sweetened with dates, and full of cinnamon flavor. A healthy yet indulgent treat packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein that tastes just like the traditional pastry. Even better, they’re vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and grain-free.  Enjoy them for a quick snack, breakfast on-the-go, or nutritious dessert!

What happens when you are craving cinnamon rolls but don’t want to spend too much time in the Kitchen? No Bake Cinnamon Roll Bites is the solution! Made with only 4 ingredients including cashews, medjool dates, and cinnamon, these bites are seriously simple to make!

Plus, Tom has been requesting all things cinnamon lately. Two of his favorites are my Mocha Cinnamon Roll, and this Banana Cinny Roll. I know these bites are going to be top of his list soon too because this time I decided to combine the ease of energy bites with all the cinnamon roll flavors to create this healthy and satisfying cinnamon energy bites.

I’m not going to lie- I was impressed with the results!

I love these cinnamon bites with my morning coffee for my daily dose of fats, protein, and fiber. They also make the perfect portable snack on-the-go, kids lunch box treats, or healthy and satisfying dessert.

Give these energy bites a try and see for yourself how delicious and easy they are to make!

Why I Love These No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

What isn’t to love about a bite sized treat!? But really, check out EXACTLY why we love them!

  • They are super simple to make! You only need 3 ingredients, a food processor, a few steps and you’re done!
  • No baking required! I love recipes that you don’t need to commit with all the baking and cleaning process. It makes life so much easier!
  • They are a great and quick source of energy, making them perfect for a pre-workout snack, post-workout fuel, or a quick pick-me-up.
  • Perfect for meal prep and grab-and-go breakfast for busy days. Hello mamas!
  • Healthy and nutrient dense. Yes, these bites are not only delicious but healthy, loaded with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. No added sugar or grains.
  • Freeze friendly. These energy bites are delicious straight out of the freezer. They have a perfect fuddy texture!
  • They are bursting with cinnamon flavor and will quickly fulfill the cinnamon roll craving.

Another top contender for no bake bites is my No Bake Brownie Bites…just WAIT till you try them!

Ingredients to Make No Bake Cinnamon Roll Bites

To make this healthy and easy energy bites you only need 4 simple ingredients:

  • Cashews: the base for a perfect raw dough! I like using raw cashews for this recipe, but you can use roasted if you prefer. Cashews are loaded with healthy fats, protein, and several nutrients like copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, and selenium. This article goes over more about health benefits of cashews!
  • Medjool Dates: I love using dates as a natural sweetener. Besides that, its thick and chewy texture helps to hold the energy bites together. So delicious! If your dates are more on the dry side, I recommend soaking them in hot water before making this recipe. Dates have a great nutrition value, they are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This article goes over more about health benefits of dates!
  • Cinnamon: essential for a warm and spice flavor. I use cinnamon for both: the dough and the filling. Cinnamon is not only a family favorite flavor, but it also contains many health benefits. Some nutrition highlights are cinnamon may lower blood sugar and reduce blood pressure. In addition, it may also have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory proprieties. This article goes over more about health benefits of cinnamon!
  • Salt: just a dash is needed to bring out the best of all the flavors.

How to Make No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

These energy bites recipe is seriously simple to make. Just a few easy steps and you are done!

After pulsing cashews and dates in a food processor, mixture should look like this
Line a 9×13 pan and spread out evenly with a rubber scraper.
Top with parchment and roll with a mini pin until level and smooth.
Freeze the base layer for 20 minutes while making the filling.
Add medjool dates, and cinnamon to a food processor.
Consistency of cinnamon filling should look like this
Transfer the filling into a glass container
Place the glob of filling on top.
Spread the filling layer on top evenly.
Roll the dough slowly tightly with the help with the parchment paper
Once finished rolling it should look like this- freeze for about 20-30 minutes
After freezing, remove the parchment slowly.
Cut evenly into 12 equal pieces.
No bake cinnamon rolls are laid out and styled with star anis, cinnamon sticks, and a spoon of ground cinnamon.
Top with more cinnamon and enjoy!

After freezing for at least 2 hours cut the dough into 12 equal pieces and enjoy!

Tips on Making the Best No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

Since I pride myself on no bake treats, I have a few tips that will help you to make THE BEST no bake treats too!

  • For a creamier filling, soak the medjool dates in hot water for at least 10 minutes. The texture will be incredibility delicious!
  • If you don’t have a food processor, don’t worry, you can use a blender. Just be sure to blend until the mixture is very smooth.
  • Try new mix-ins to the filling, such as chopped nuts, raisins, coconut flakes or mini chocolate chips. They’re all SO GOOD!
  • Freeze at least 2 hours before cutting to keep the cinnamon roll bites in the original round shape. They are so cute!
  • Store in the freezer. No defrosting needed.

How to Store Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

Store these healthy energy bites in an air-thigh container in the freezer. No defrosting needed. You can either enjoy them at room temperature or straight from the freezer.

They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.  

And now to the fun part. Scroll down to the recipe and start making these delicious No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

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Get the recipe:No Bake Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Freeze: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Made with only 4 simple ingredients, these bites are simple to make! A healthy yet indulgent treat packed with healthy fats, fiber, & protein.
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Ingredients

Roll

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 8-10 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Filling

  • 14-16 medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon, heaping tsp
  • 2-3 tbsp water

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, combine the cashews, dates, cinnamon, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread the dough into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
  • Put in the freezer while making the filling.
  • Blend the pitted medjool dates and cinnamon and water (if using any) until smooth, gooey and spreadable.
  • Remove the dough out of the freezer. Spread the filling layer on top evenly.
  • Roll the dough slowly tightly with the help with the parchment paper – roll parchment paper until the edge touches the filling. Peel up the parchment paper and repeat the process until the whole thing is rolled up.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Serve immediately or store in the freezer.

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

Author: Shuang Shuang Liang
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American