Simple Energy Bites
Energy Balls are easy to make, incredibly delicious and loaded with plant based protein, fiber and healthy fats. A delicious snack for a pick-me-up any time of day.
Servings: 30
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
- 6 fresh medjool dates pitted*
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup organic rolled oats
- ½ cup coarsely ground flax seeds
- 3 oz. dark chocolate* coarsely chopped. (approximately ½ cup)
- ¼ cup unsweetened and unsulfured dried cherries*
- ½ cup smooth nut or seed butter I used sunflower seed butter**
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Place dates, nuts, oats and flax in bowl of food processor. Process until crumbly.
- Add in remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed.
- Form into 1-inch balls.
- Makes 30 1-inch energy bites, unless you tend to taste the batter while scooping, then it may make about 2 dozen.
Notes
DATES: I like to buy them with the pits still in because they tend to be moister. If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to plump them up, then drain and proceed with recipe as written.
NUT BUTTER: Look for a brand that has only the nut or seed of choice…with no added sweetener or processed oil. Make sure you THOROUGHLY stir the jar before using. Otherwise your energy bites may be too sticky or too dry because of inconsistency in texture.
DARK CHOCOLATE: I used 70%
DRIED FRUIT: Use YOUR Favorite kind. Make sure it is without sulfer or sweetener.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g