Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Healthy & Nutritious : Packed with energy-boosting ingredients like dates, nuts, and seeds.
- No Added Sugar : Naturally sweetened with dates or ripe bananas.
- Quick & Easy : Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal prep.
- Customizable : Add your favorite toppings like chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or dried fruit.
- Kid-Friendly : Even picky eaters will love these sweet, chewy bites.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes 12–16 bites
- 1 cup pitted dates (Medjool dates work best; soak in warm water for 10 minutes if dry)
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, or cashews)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao powder for extra antioxidants)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Mix-Ins :
- 2 tbsp chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
For Rolling (Optional):
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Crushed nuts
- Cocoa powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Ingredients
- In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, nuts, cocoa powder, nut butter, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
- Blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough. If the mixture is too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water or nut milk to help it come together.
