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No-Bake Chocolate Almond Date Bites

Sophie Parker
These no-bake healthy date bites are naturally sweetened, kid-approved, and perfect for lunchboxes or snack prep. Made in under 10 minutes with Medjool dates, oats, and almond butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bites
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Medjool dates – pitted and soft
  • ½ cup almond butter – or peanut butter
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds – optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 –3 tbsp warm water – as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add the pitted dates to a food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms.
  • Add almond butter, oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend again until well combined.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

Use soft Medjool dates for best texture. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)

Keyword date bites, healthy date recipes, no-bake, vegan snack
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