Date and Walnut Energy Bites
Date and Walnut Energy Bites
Ingredients
For the Energy Bites
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coating (Optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
Add the pitted Medjool dates and walnuts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped and begins to clump together, indicating the dates are breaking down and becoming sticky.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Process continuously until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, sticky dough. It should hold its shape when pressed between your fingers.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls. This recipe should yield about 12-15 energy bites.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
If desired, place the unsweetened shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Roll each energy bite in the coconut until it is evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place the finished energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 2 min
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Date and Walnut Energy Bites
Ingredients
For the Energy Bites
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coating (Optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
Add the pitted Medjool dates and walnuts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped and begins to clump together, indicating the dates are breaking down and becoming sticky.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Process continuously until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, sticky dough. It should hold its shape when pressed between your fingers.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls. This recipe should yield about 12-15 energy bites.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
If desired, place the unsweetened shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Roll each energy bite in the coconut until it is evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place the finished energy bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 2 min