No-Bake Nutty Banana Date Energy Bites

Ingredients

• • Dates: 20 large (soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes)
  • Walnuts: 1 cup (80 g)
  • Cashews: ½ cup (80 g)

• • Almonds: ½ cup (80 g)
  • Bananas: 2 medium
  • Pumpkin seeds: ⅓ cup (40 g)

• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons

Directions

• • Prepare the Dates:
    • • Pour boiling water over the dates and let them soak for 15 minutes. Drain and remove pits if not already pitted.

     

  • Prepare the Nuts:
    • Rinse the walnuts, cashews, and almonds with hot water to clean and slightly soften them.

• • Blend the Ingredients:
    • In a food processor, combine the soaked dates, walnuts, cashews, almonds, and bananas. Blend until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
    • Add the pumpkin seeds and cocoa powder. Pulse until well incorporated.

• Shape the Bites:
  • Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
• Chill:
  • • Place the energy bites in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.

   

Serving Suggestions

• • Serve chilled as a healthy snack or dessert.

• Pack a few bites for a quick on-the-go energy boost.

Cooking Tips

• • For extra flavor, lightly toast the nuts before blending.

• If the mixture is too sticky, add a small amount of almond flour or oats.
• Coat the bites in shredded coconut or additional cocoa powder for variety.

Nutritional Benefits

• • High in natural sugars and fiber from dates and bananas for sustained energy.
  • Rich in healthy fats from nuts and seeds, supporting heart health.
  • Contains antioxidants from cocoa powder.

Dietary Information

• • Vegan-friendly
  • Gluten-free

• Refined sugar-free

Nutritional Facts (per bite, assuming 20 bites)

• • Calories: 100

• • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fats: 4g

• Fiber: 2g

Storage

• • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw for a few minutes before eating