Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup pitted large Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup Blue Diamond Roasted Salted (or Lightly Salted) Almonds
- 1/4 cup natural drippy almond butter
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 3-4 tablespoons high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (if you like sweet and salty)
Instructions
- Process Dates and Almonds: Add pitted Medjool dates and salted almonds to the bowl of a food processor. Process for about 1 minute or until the mixture comes together well, with almonds still slightly chunky for texture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add almond butter, flaxseed meal, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and optional sea salt to the food processor. Pulse until a thick, clumpy dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to achieve the right consistency.
- Shape into Bites: Roll the dough into 12 medium-sized balls, using your hands or a medium cookie scoop for convenience.
- Store and Serve: Place the energy bites in the fridge or freezer to firm up before serving. Enjoy as a nutritious, on-the-go snack.
Notes
- Use large Medjool dates for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Almonds can be lightly salted or roasted salted according to preference.
- If you prefer a sweeter bite, add more cocoa powder or almond butter.
- Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almonds and almond butter with sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
