Naturally Sweetened Energy Bites

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Naturally Sweetened Energy Bites

These no-bake naturally sweetened energy bites are going to be a hit with your family. They are chocked full of wholesome ingredients that will keep you energized.

 

These Naturally Sweetened Energy Bites make the perfect snack for after school, after a workout, after a nap…

you get the idea. These energy bites will leave you satisfied yet still feeling light.

 

Nutty

Chewy

Sweet

Energizing

You might feel like the Energizer Bunny after chomping on one. You never know!

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Naturally Sweetened Energy Bites

These no-bake naturally sweetened energy bites are going to be a hit with your family. They are chocked full of wholesome ingredients that will keep you energized.
 
Course Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 30 bites
Calories 74kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 10 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup nut/seed butter
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Soak dates in hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften and set aside.
  • Combine oats, chia seeds, and unsweetened coconut flakes to a food processor and pulse until you reach your desired consistency and set aside.  
    Skip this step if you like chunky energy bites. 
  • Place dates and 1 Tbsp of date water to a food processor and pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary. Add additional water if necessary.
  • Add date paste, nut/seed butter, naturally sweetened dried cranberries and vanilla to oat mixture and stir to combine.
  • Form dough into walnut-sized balls.
  • Refrigerate in air tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

Naturally Sweetened Energy Bite Tips –

Feel free to skip step # 2 if you like your energy bites a little chunky. I prefer to process mine a little and I think kids like that texture better as well.

Be sure to try other ingredients as well. If you aren’t a cranberry fan put in raisins. Swap the chia seeds for flax seeds, etc. Use your imagination and enjoy!

 

Remember to tag me with your creations because I LOVE seeing them! It makes my heart happy! #intentionallyeat or @intentionallyeat

 

Hey, if you are looking for healthy snack recipes check out my Superfoods Trail Mix or my Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake

 

Get energizing!

Cindy

 

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23 Comments

  1. These look fantastic, been wanting to try something like this out for a while now. Looking at the recipe I have all the ingredients so will try them out this weekend :)!

  2. I like how you leave it open with nut/seed butter. I’m deathly allergic to peanuts. However I can eat all other nuts. So I often eat almond butter instead. I would love to try this recipe with that!

  3. Awesome snack, easy to make and healthy as well. The only thing for me is, I am nut-intolerant, but I can always modify the recipe a little bit to adjust it to my needs. Thanks for sharing this lovely and yummy energy bites 🙂

  4. Thanks for the recipes as I love to try new ones especially ones that are natural. One of my new year goals is to start eating healthy and I need foods like this. Thanks for sharing this.

  5. 4 stars
    It’s really amazing how you have taken the step to help people to shed their extra pounds. Being overweight and obbessed has become an epidemic all over the world.. Thank you for helping us to get rid of this problem. The recipe you have shared here is really good because this naturally sweetened energy energy bite will help to skip us to add up that extra calories in our diet.

  6. 5 stars
    This Naturally Sweetened Energy Bites looks perfect for me after my stressful and tiring workday and it looks so delightful. I will absolutely try this recipe.

    1. You could simply leave them out. Sometimes, especially with chia seeds, we need to drink lots of water to help them through our system.

  7. 4 stars
    I’ve never tried anything of these healthy bites / snacks but am increasingly seeing people eating them so I think I should try and make some! like the idea they sound nutty and delicious!

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