5 from 12 votes
3-Ingredient Nut-Free Energy Bites
These simple energy bites use just Medjool dates, sunflower seed butter, and shredded coconut to create a sticky, naturally sweet snack that is free from nuts. The mixture is processed until sticky, rolled into balls, and optionally coated with extra coconut. They can be chilled or frozen for a convenient energy boost.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates pitted, tightly packed
- 1/3 cup sunflower seed butter or raw tahini, creamy
- 1/2 cup coconut or rolled oats, shredded, unsweetened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional, fine sea salt
- coconut if desired, shredded, extra, for rolling
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates into the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, then process until they form a sticky ball. Use a spatula to break up the date mixture a bit, then add in the sunflower seed butter, shredded coconut, and salt if using. Process again until a sticky batter is created.
- Scoop the dough by tablespoons and roll them into balls. Arrange them on a flat plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll the balls in extra shredded coconut, if you want to, then place them in the fridge or freezer to firm up a bit. These balls will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
180mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.