Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites
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Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites
Description
To prepare Salted Cashew Caramel Energy Bites, pitted dates are processed with raw cashews, unsweetened coconut, and sea salt to create a cohesive dough. The mixture is pulsed in a food processor until it clumps together, indicating it will hold shape. If the dough feels dry, additional dates or cashew butter can be added to improve binding and texture.
The dough is then portioned into 1 ½ tablespoon scoops and rolled into balls, making approximately nine bites. These no-bake snacks combine the dense chewiness from dates, mild nuttiness from cashews, and a subtle saltiness that balances sweetness, resulting in a caramel-like flavor profile.
Energy bites can be eaten immediately or chilled for a firmer texture. They are convenient for on-the-go snacking or as a light treat between meals.
Leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to one month to maintain freshness and firmness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates measured after pitting // we prefer medjool, packed, pitted
- 1/3 cup cashew 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, roasted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut or sub half the amount in coconut flour and work your way up for more of a cake bite texture, desiccated or shredded
- 1/4 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
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!
Notes
- Use Medjool dates or other sticky fresh dates to ensure the mixture holds together well.
- If the mixture is too dry, add more dates or a small amount of cashew butter for better binding.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to one month for extended freshness.
- For a different texture, substitute part of the coconut with coconut flour gradually if using.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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