Nut-free friends, this one’s for you! We’re no strangers to energy bites (and cake bites… and cookie bites…), but a nut-free version of these snackable treats was overdue!
With dates, tahini, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds, these tasty snacks are nutrient-packed and SO easy to make! They’re perfect for lunch boxes, party platters, or just grabbing out of the refrigerator when you need a treat. Let us show you how it’s done!
These EASY, delicious snack bites have a wholesome base of oats, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds. Dates and tahini bind them together — and the dates also add sweetness while the tahini adds richness. The remaining ingredients are vanilla and salt for flavor!
To make these snack bites, start by blending up the dates in a food processor to ensure even distribution of the sweetness. Next, you’ll break up the blended dates and add the remaining ingredients. A few more pulses in the food processor and they’re ready to roll!
Enjoy these snack bites as-is, roll them in hemp seeds, or, if you’re craving a little decadence, add a chocolate-tahini topping + flaky salt!
We think you’ll LOVE these snack bites! They’re:
Chewy
Naturally sweet
Wholesome
Nut-free
Easy to make
& SO snackable!
They’re the perfect snack to pack in lunch boxes, have around for workweek snacking, or add to a party platter for something a little different!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Servings 12 (~1 Tbsp) snack bites
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CHOCOLATE TOPPING (optional): Add the chocolate chips and tahini to a small glass or metal bowl. Carefully place the bowl on top of a saucepan with simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula or spoon, until melted and no lumps remain (~5 minutes). You can also melt the chocolate and tahini in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave in 15-second increments until melted.
Place a small plate or dish nearby for your bites and, if desired, add hemp seeds to a small mixing bowl. Then, scoop out 1 Tbsp amounts and form into balls, dropping some of them into the hemp seeds if desired. We drizzled some with chocolate + a sprinkle of sea salt and rolled some in hemp seeds (both toppings optional).
Place finished bites on your plate or dish and transfer to the refrigerator to firm up (at least 30 minutes for best texture). Enjoy! Leftover bites keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
*If not nut-free, almond extract is also super tasty in these!
*Prep time includes chilling.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Serving: 1 serving Calories: 96 Carbohydrates: 12.5 g Protein: 2.6 g Fat: 4.9 g Saturated Fat: 0.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 30 mg Potassium: 155 mg Fiber: 1.8 g Sugar: 8.5 g Vitamin A: 3 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 33 mg Iron: 1 mg
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