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Healthy Trail Mix Energy Bites

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These Healthy Trail Mix Energy Bites are quick, easy, and packed with natural sweetness from dates and crunch from nuts, making them a perfect nutritious snack for on-the-go energy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 150g)
  • 1 cup raw almonds (about 140g)
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews (about 70g)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (about 45g)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (about 40g)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. If your Medjool dates feel dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
  2. In a food processor, pulse raw almonds and cashews about 10 times until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt to the processor and pulse 2-3 times to mix evenly.
  4. Add softened dates and vanilla extract to the processor. Pulse in short bursts, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture starts to clump together (about 12-15 pulses).
  5. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water and pulse again. Repeat if necessary, but avoid making the mixture too wet.
  6. Fold in optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips or shredded coconut if using.
  7. Scoop about a tablespoon (15g) of mixture and roll between your palms into tight balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. This recipe yields about 18-20 bites.
  8. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up and let flavors meld.

Notes

Soaking dates is key to prevent crumbly bites. Pulse nuts coarsely for crunch, not paste. Add water gradually to avoid sogginess. Wetting hands or dusting with oat flour helps with rolling. Use fresh nuts for best flavor. Store in airtight container in fridge up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Keywords: energy bites, healthy snack, trail mix, dates, nuts, no bake, vegan, gluten-free, quick snack

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