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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / No Bake Almond Butter and Chocolate Energy Bites

    No Bake Almond Butter and Chocolate Energy Bites

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: May 17, 2016 • Modified: Apr 15, 2019 • 3 Comments • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    It's always a happy day when I discover a new treat recipe that tastes incredible, but doesn't have any processed junk in it. Say hello to these no bake almond butter and chocolate energy bites!

    They are vegan and contain no refined sugars, dairy, or gluten! BUT you wouldn't know it unless I announced such unbelievable nutrition facts with one of those signs people make for their arriving airport guests. (I can see it now; me standing there, wildly waving a white poster board, boldly claiming, "RSF, VEGAN, GLUTEN AND DAIRY FREE!" Perhaps a protest sign at a Twinkies plant would be a better comparison, yeah?)

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    Do you know the magical, secret ingredient in these chocolate energy bites?

    I'll give you one guess. It starts with "d" and rhymes with gates.

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    Did you get it? DATES! They are nature's candy for good reason. If you're on a refined-sugar free diet right now, these will be your best friend.

    You can simply leave these energy bites plain, but sometimes I like to gussy the little buggers up by adding some crushed coconut on the top. All you do is melt some of the leftover chocolate, dip the ball in the chocolate, and make a final dip in the coconut. I actually brought these to a party two nights ago and they were a hit, since they are perfectly bite-sized.

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    These no bake almond butter and chocolate energy bites are so good you could date them. (I just can't get away from the 4th grade humor.) Make them for a healthy dessert, breakfast, or snack before a workout.

    Recipe is below. Enjoy!

    No Bake Almond Butter and Chocolate Energy Bites | The Butter Half

    No Bake Almond Butter and Chocolate Energy Bites

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    These no bake almond butter and chocolate energy bites are so delicious you could date them. They are vegan and contain no gluten, dairy or refined sugar.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 energy bites
    Calories: 281kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dates pitted
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ½ cup almond butter
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Optional:

    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips for melting
    • ½ cup crushed coconut flakes

    Instructions

    • In a food processor, blend the dates and coconut oil together until smooth. Add in almond butter, dark chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon and mix until smooth and the mixture resembles dough.
    • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a cookie sheet or plate covered with parchment paper.
    • Melt the chocolate in a double broiler. Dip the top half of the energy bite into the melted chocolate, then dip into the crushed coconut. Allow to set for 10 minutes, then chill in refrigerator in a sealed container. Energy bites keep up to one week (although they will probably be gone before then). Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Jem says

      June 18, 2016 at 4:12 am

      I just made these 'lil power bites, and they're so delicious!! I might sound crazy, but I only recently discovered dates...who knew how good they are!!! I love this recipe and will make these again for sure (particularly because I just ate the majority of the batch I just made!!). Thanks for the great recipe!! I took some pics of my attempt below and have linked your page in my blog.
      http://www.poptherapy.com.au/food/almond-butter-and-chocolate-energy-balls/

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    2. Sarah | Well and Full says

      May 20, 2016 at 8:07 am

      These energy bites look so good! Forget that they're healthy... I could eat them for dessert! 😉

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      • The Butter Half says

        May 23, 2016 at 11:04 pm

        They are THE best dessert, and guilt-free too! 🙂

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