Almond Butter Energy Bites

5 from 1 vote

These almond butter energy bites taste more like a dessert than a healthy protein bite. They are sweet, chewy, tender, and take minutes to throw together.

Prep Time15

Chill time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond butter energy balls, almond butter energy bites, almond butter energy bites recipe, energy balls, energy bites

Servings: bites

Calories: 139kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup almonds
1 1/2 cups Medjool dates , pitted
3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. almond butter , smooth
1 Tbsp. protein powder (optional)*
pinch sea salt

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Instructions

Process the ingredients. Add the almonds to a food processor bowl fitted with an S blade and process until the nuts are chopped. Add the dates, cocoa powder, almond butter, and protein powder (optional) to the food processor and process until all the ingredients begin to stick together. The mixture will be tender and slightly crumbly, but it should be sticky enough to hold together when you press it between your fingers. If it's too dry, pulse it a little bit more or add 1 Tbsp./15 ml coconut oil to help bind everything together.
Roll the mixture into balls. Using a 2-Tbsp./30-ml cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out the mixture and gently roll it into a ball. Place the ball onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Chill. Transfer the almond butter energy bites to the refrigerator to firm up, for about 20 minutes.
Store. Leftover energy bites keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Notes

*If you add the protein powder, use only ¾ cup/109 g of almonds.

**Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please feel free to make your own calculations. Nutrition information is calculated without optional ingredients.

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