Snack / American
Date Walnut Energy Bites
Soft dates, walnuts, oats and cocoa form small no-bake bites. Pulse until the mixture holds together, then roll and chill.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 0 minutes
- Total
- 50 minutes
- Serves
- 12
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains oats or oat products. Check labels and choose certified gluten-free products when needed; oats can still be an allergen.
- Contains tree nuts, including any nut milk or nut butter listed.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Pulse walnuts and oats in a food processor until coarsely ground.
Add dates, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and water and pulse until the mixture clumps when pressed.
Roll into 24 small balls, using slightly damp hands if sticky.
Chill for 30 minutes to firm up; serve two bites per portion. Chilling is additional to active preparation.
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A little kitchen know-how
- If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before using.
Make it yours & keep it well
Replace walnuts with sunflower seeds for a version without tree nuts.
Storage: Refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for 2 months.
Estimated nutrition per serving
160 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for 2 months.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Replace walnuts with sunflower seeds for a version without tree nuts.
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