Australian Macadamia Nuts and Dates Energy Bites
Get a power boost with a delish snack that’s perfect for a quick pick-me-up at any time of day! These Australian Macadamia Nuts and Date Bites are naturally sweet, loaded with energy, and totally guilt-free… Perfect for those on-the-go moments!
SERVINGS
2-3
COURSE
- Snack
PERFECT FOR
- Healthy Snack
- Quick and Easy
PREFERENCE
- Vegetarian
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup Australian Macadamia Nuts
- ½ cup soft dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 50 dark chocolate, melted
- Sea salt, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a food processor, blend the Australian Macadamia Nuts until crumbly.
- Add dates, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until it forms a sticky dough.
- Divide the dough into small, bite-sized balls; you could place and press them in a mould or shape with your hands. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate and dip each energy bite in to coat. You can choose to dip the entire bite, or just half of it.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets. Refrigerate until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 1188 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 150.1 grams
- Protein: 12.2 grams
- Fat: 70.8 grams
- Fiber: 14 grams
