5 from 3 votes
Date Energy Bites
Pureed fruit and nuts, along with flaxseed, are a perfect bite-size healthy snack!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
20
bites
Calories:
82 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 dates pitted
- 1½ cups cashews or the nut of your choice, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup dried cranberries or other dried berry of your choice
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree together the dates, cashews, flaxseed and vanilla extract for 1 minute.
- Add the water and dried cranberries and process until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons, roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer until set, then transfer to a resealable bag and store in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 1 month.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one bite
Nutrition Information
Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
104mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.