Quick Date and Cherry Energy Bites are great to have in the fridge when you just need a little pick me up. This recipe is super easy to make and they are incredibly tasty.
Ok friends…I have a new obsession. These little Date and Cherry Energy Bites are so easy to make, super easy to grab when you just need a little pick-me-up and are incredibly delicious. I will be the first to admit that I am bad when it comes to hunger. The slightest hint of stomach growling and I start dreaming of salty chips or sugar filled cookies. It’s my weakness. But with these energy bites hanging around, I can satisfy my sugar craving in 2 bites (or 3 if someones watching).
The beauty of this recipe is that you can customize the coating to your heart’s desire. Imagine finely ground raw coconut, melted dark chocolate or even a powdered sugar dusting. These are coated in unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder which amplifies the chocolatey goodness.
If you didn’t already know, Chia seeds are not only great for making terracotta pets, but they are also really good for you. These little seeds from a flowering plant in the mint family, give you natural energy and are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Add these little seeds to smoothies, toss on salads and definitely use them to make these energy bites.
Date and Cherry Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 5 medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup dried cherries, look for varieties that are not too dried out
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ⅛ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- To a food processor add all of the ingredients. Pulse to combine. The mixture will be sticky. Using damp hands, roll into 8 equal sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 1 hour or more.
- Add 1/8 cup cocoa powder to a shallow dish and roll each of the bites to coat. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 2 weeks.
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Hi! I’m Heather
I’m Heather, a recipe developer and content creator based in Vancouver, Washington. I started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006 because I believed weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring and gourmet shouldn’t mean complicated. I’m also the co-founder of Spiceology, so safe to say I think about food for a living. Stick around for recipes that actually make it into your regular rotation.
I really love this recipe and hope you will too!