Salted caramel energy bites made with dates for a caramel-like flavor, without the added sugar. These bites are packed with nutritious ingredients, including cashews, chia seeds and oats. Have them for a snack, dessert or even a quick breakfast on-the-go!
Course Snack
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
1cupMedjool dates,pitted
1/2cupcashews,raw or dry roasted, unsalted
1 1/4cuprolled oats
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2teaspoonschia seeds
2-3teaspoonscocoa nibs(optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Coarse sea salt for topping(optional)
Instructions
Add all the ingredients, except the coarse sea salt, to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed. Add water if needed, no more than 1 tablespoon at a time.
Form about 12 balls by rolling the mixture in the palm of your hands. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt (optional).
Notes
For a grain-free option, try replacing the oats for more nuts. If the mixture is too dry, add a touch of water and if it's too sticky, add more nuts or seeds.You can easily use other nuts instead of cashews. Try walnuts or pecans! For a nut-free option, try sunflower seeds.Instead of chia seeds, you can also use ground flax seeds or hemp hearts.