Peanut Butter Hemp Seed Energy Bites
No-bake, chewy bites made with creamy peanut butter, hemp seeds, and dates for a protein-rich, naturally sweet snack. This American quick recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs peanut butter, honey, and rolled oats for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup dates
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates and 1/2 cup rolled oats to the bowl.
- Step 3: Stir until all ingredients are well combined and hold together when pressed.
- Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup hemp seeds until evenly distributed.
- Step 5: Use a small cookie scoop or hands to form 12 equal-sized balls.
- Step 6: Roll each ball in additional hemp seeds for coating if desired.
- Step 7: Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
