Almond-Date Energy Bites with Chia and Coconut

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No-bake energy bites combining chewy dates, crunchy almonds, chia seeds, and toasted coconut, perfect for a quick nutritious snack. This recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, turns pitted Medjool dates, raw almonds, chia seeds into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 International cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup pitted Medjool dates until they form a sticky paste, about 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Add 3/4 cup raw almonds, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky, about 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut on a plate and gently roll each ball in the coconut to coat.
  5. Step 5: Place energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before enjoying.

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