No-Bake Date and Nut Energy Bites
These energy bites combine natural sweetness from dates with crunchy nuts and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast boost. This recipe (gluten free, vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, turns pitted Medjool dates, raw almonds, raw walnuts 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 110 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, 1/2 cup raw almonds, 1/2 cup raw walnuts, and 1/4 cup rolled oats into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to the processor. Pulse again for 20 seconds until combined and sticky.
- Step 3: Using wet hands, roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm and ready to serve.
