Healthy Fudgy Brownie Bites (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free)

cashews (I use raw, unsalted, whole from Trader Joe’s)

unsweetened natural cocoa powder

soft, moist medjool dates, pitted and loosely packed (I used 20 medium dates)

vanilla extract

to 4 tablespoons agave nectar, or as necessary (maple syrup, honey, yacon, or corn syrup may be substituted but all impart more flavor than agave)

sprinkles for dredging, optional (many brands are inherently vegan)