Description
A quick, no-bake breakfast hack made with just five simple ingredients. These energy bites are sweet, chewy, and packed with protein and fiber to keep you fueled all morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 300g)
- 1 cup raw almonds (120g)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (80g)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, or 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
Instructions
- Pit the dates using kitchen shears. If dates are sticky, dampen your hands with water first.
- Add almonds and rolled oats to a food processor. Pulse 10-15 times until broken down into pea-sized crumbs. Do not over-process into butter.
- Add pitted dates, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor.
- Pulse a few times, then run continuously for 30-45 seconds until the mixture clumps together like wet sand. Scrape down sides if needed.
- If the mixture is too dry, add another teaspoon of honey or water. If too wet, add a tablespoon of oats.
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and roll between palms to form a ball. If sticking, wet hands slightly.
- Roll about 20-24 bites and place on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for a firmer texture, or eat immediately.
Notes
Ensure dates are soft; if hard, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well. Do not use instant or steel-cut oats. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. For nut allergies, substitute almonds with cashews or sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no-bake, energy bites, healthy breakfast, almond date bites, 5-minute recipe, meal prep, gluten-free option, vegan option