Battery-Boost Energy Bites with Date and Almond Base

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No-bake, nutrient-dense bites packed with natural sweetness and protein to fuel your day. Made with just 6 pantry staples for a quick energy lift. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers pitted medjool dates, raw almonds, rolled oats into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 100 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup raw almonds until finely ground (about 30 seconds).
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup pitted medjool dates and process until dates break down and mixture clumps together (about 1 minute).
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp chia seeds, and 3 tbsp peanut butter, then process for 1-2 minutes until mixture holds together when pressed.
  4. Step 4: Roll into 12 equal-sized balls, then roll each ball in 1/4 cup shredded coconut until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before serving.

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