Snickerdoodle Snack Bites
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Snickerdoodle Snack Bites
Description
These snack bites combine whole cashews and raw almonds ground finely with cinnamon and sea salt. Pitted Medjool dates and vanilla extract are added to create a sticky dough which is then rolled into small balls. The mixture binds naturally from the dates, requiring no additional sweeteners. Chilling in the fridge or freezer for an hour helps them solidify. The texture is firm but chewy, with the cinnamon lending a warm, snickerdoodle-like flavor. The recipe offers a portable, no-bake snack option emphasizing whole nuts and fruit for sweetness.
You can also press the dough into a parchment-lined loaf pan and slice into bars for a snack alternative with a different shape but similar flavor and texture. Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making them a convenient option for quick energy or a sweet treat without added sugars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts whole raw
- 1/2 cup almond raw
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 10 ounces Medjool dates , pitted (about 1 1/4 cup, tightly packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, grind the cashews, almonds, cinnamon and salt until finely ground. Add in the pitted dates and vanilla and process again until the dough becomes very sticky. (Mine started to become a big ball in the food processor.)
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough and roll it between your hands to make ball shapes. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the fridge or freezer to set for one hour. Once the balls have firmed up a bit, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
- For a different shape, press the dough into a parchment-lined loaf pan and slice into bars.
- Store snack bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and binding; remove pits before processing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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