No-Sugar No-Flour No-Cooking Date Energy Bites
INGREDIENTS:
7 ounces dates
2.1 ounces almonds
2.1 ounces cashews
0.35 ounces pumpkin seeds
2.1 ounces oatmeal
2.1 ounces dark chocolate (sugar-free)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3.5 ounces sesame seeds (for wrapping)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Prepare the Dates
Soak the Dates: Put the dates in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them stand for 5 minutes.
Drain and Pit: Drain the water from the dates and remove the seeds.
Step 2: Blend the Dry Ingredients
Combine Dry Ingredients: Pour the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and oatmeal into the blender.
Blend: Blend into small, even portions.
Step 3: Blend the Wet Ingredients
Add Dates and Other Ingredients: Add the soaked dates, sugar-free dark chocolate, peanut butter, honey, a pinch of salt, vanilla essence, and cinnamon to the blender.
Mix: Turn on the blender and mix until you get a thick, sticky mixture.
Step 4: Shape and Coat the Balls
Prepare Coating: Put sesame seeds in a bowl. Alternatively, you can use grated coconut, cocoa powder, oatmeal, or any other ingredient of your choice.
Shape the Balls: Shape the prepared mixture into balls according to your preferred size.
Coat the Balls: Roll each ball in the sesame seeds (or other chosen ingredients) until fully coated.
Step 5: Serve and Store
Arrange: Place the coated balls in a paper basket or small cupcake liners for a beautiful presentation.
Store: Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
These date energy bites make a perfect healthy snack or a thoughtful homemade gift. Enjoy them as a quick energy boost during the day or as a sweet treat after meals.