A great bite to take on the road, add to lunches or keep in your desk for snack attacks are these Date Energy Bites!
Date Energy Bites
Healthy never tasted so good. Expect a lightly sweet bite with a hint of cinnamon and chocolate in these no-bake snacks. Medjool dates are popular for their soft texture and caramel-like flavour, but any variety will work.
These easy-to-make snacks come together quickly. Simply mix the ingredients, roll and enjoy.
The Perfect Road Trip Snack
These snacks help satisfy a sweet craving while traveling.
For road trips, pack a small cooler with options like cheese, yogurt, cut vegetables, nuts and fruit. Having snacks prepared in advance makes it easier to avoid last-minute stops and keeps everyone fueled on the road.
Healthy Snacks for all Occasions
Some other ways we enjoy these snacks:
- After a workout.
- In our desk at work for snack attacks.
- A quick breakfast with an apple or banana.
- In the kids lunches or after school snacks.
- Kids and sports tournaments snacks.
- Tailgate parties. A healthy snack option is always appreciated.
- Family style brunch table.
- Hiking through the Rocky Mountains.
Other great snack ideas to make:
- No Bake Elderberry Syrup Power Balls
- Banana Orange Honey Muffins
- Coconut Banana Bread
- Sammy’s On A Stick
- Sticky No-Bake Cereal Bars
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 cup oats, rolled or quick
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, mini or regular sized
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp agave, maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- In a blender food processor or immersion blender, pour warm water over dates and let sit about five minutes. Puree dates with water until smooth.
- With spatula, scrape into a bowl and with remaining ingredients.
- Roll into balls and store in refrigerator.
I’ve had a bunch of dental work done lately, so I can’t eat anything hard like nuts. I’m so happy to finally find something like this that doesn’t have nuts in it! I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try.
Thanks Fiona for stopping by. Albeit a little sticky to work with initially…they firm up in the fridge and are delicious!
These were so easy and so good!