Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites

Name: Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 9 (Energy Bites)
Ingredients: 1 cup packed pitted dates; 1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews; 1/4 cup desiccated or shredded unsweetened coconut; 1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
9 (Energy Bites)
Calories
105 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Vegan

Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites

Valerie Marks

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Salty-sweet energy bites that evoke the flavors of salted cashew, caramel, and coconut! Just 4 ingredients required for this dreamy snack or healthier dessert.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup packed pitted dates (measured after pitting // we prefer medjool)
1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews (if nut-free, sub seed of choice, such as hemp or sunflower // raw cashews are also fine // if your nuts are salted, add less salt to the mixture)
1/4 cup desiccated or shredded unsweetened coconut (or sub half the amount in coconut flour and work your way up for more of a cake bite texture)
1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste

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Instructions

To a food processor add pitted dates, cashews, coconut, and sea salt (adjust amount as needed if nuts are salted). Note: If you don’t have a food processor you can try using a blender, but dates can be tough for blenders due to their sticky nature, so use a low speed if possible and pulse rather than blending.
Pulse until the mixture is blended into a dough and starts to clump together (~30 seconds to 1 minute). If it’s too dry or crumbly and it doesn’t stick together when pressed between two fingers, add more pitted dates (just ensure your dates are sticky and fresh, or it will only further dry out the mixture.) If still dry and crumbly, you could add a bit of cashew butter to help them form (optional).
Scoop out 1 ½ Tbsp amounts (we love this scoop) and roll into balls. As the original recipe is written, ~9 balls.
Enjoy immediately or store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or in the freezer up to 1 month. We prefer these right out of the fridge for best flavor and texture!

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*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1energy bite Calories 105 (5%) Carbohydrates 18.8g (6%) Protein 1.3g (3%) Fat 3.8g (6%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.41g Monounsaturated Fat 1.43g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15.2g (30%) Vitamin A 33.11IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 17.21mg (2%) Iron 0.58mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9(Energy Bites)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1energy bite
Calories	105	5%
Carbohydrates	18.8g	6%
Protein	1.3g	3%
Fat	3.8g	6%
Saturated Fat	1.7g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.41g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1.43g	7%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	67mg	3%
Potassium	195mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	15.2g	30%
Vitamin A	33.11IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.03mg	0%
Calcium	17.21mg	2%
Iron	0.58mg	3%