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No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites

Rich, chewy, and packed with chocolatey goodness, these No-Bake Chocolate Oat Energy Bites are the perfect guilt-free solution for a quick energy boost, a healthy dessert, or a post-workout refuel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bite
Calories: 64
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups / 135g (4.8 oz) Old Fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons (21 g / 0.74 oz) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) soft, pitted dates (like Medjool)
  • 3 tablespoons (48 g / 1.69 oz) creamy almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons (20 g / 0.71 oz) chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g / 1.59 oz) mini chocolate chips
  • If your dates are dry or firm, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly before blending. This will ensure a smooth, easy-to-mix paste.
  • For a deeper, nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool completely before chopping and adding to the mixture.
  • These bites are highly customizable. Swap the almond butter for peanut or cashew butter, or replace the walnuts with pecans, almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
  • Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months for a quick grab-and-go snack.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the rolled oats a few times until they resemble a coarse flour.
  3. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and stir in the cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Place the pitted dates, almond butter, and maple syrup back into the food processor.
  5. Blend until a thick, smooth, and sticky paste forms.
  6. Scrape the date paste into the bowl with the dry oat mixture.
  7. Mix with a spatula or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  8. Fold in the chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
  9. Roll the dough into 16 evenly-sized balls, about 1-inch each.
  10. Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set and firm up before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4g

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