These superfood energy bites are jam-packed with nutritious ingredients. Made with a blend of fruits, nuts, and seeds, they are no-bake and ready in a matter of minutes!
With the weather getting warmer, we’ve been spending a lot of our free time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Trips to the park, hiking local nature trails, and visiting the farmer’s market are typically a weekly occurrence in the spring and early summer.
Packing healthy snacks are essential to help curb our appetite…and from being tempted to make a quick stop by Chick-fil-A. 😉
Be sure to check the bulk bin section at your grocery store for sales too. Sometimes I’m able to find a lot of my nuts and seeds for a fraction of the cost that those little prepackaged bags on the shelf usually go for. A few weeks ago, chia seeds were even on sale for $3.99 a pound!
I love making these little energy bites for my family and myself because they only take a few minutes and they’re full of wholesome ingredients. You get a boost of healthy fat, protein, fiber, and omega-3’s, along with other helpful vitamins and minerals.
They’re so simple to make too. It’s really just a matter of throwing everything into a food processor and giving it a quick blend. You can also double the batch and press the mixture into a small pan to cut into bars instead of rolling them out individually.
Snacks like these are pretty fool-proof. Add more sticky/wet ingredients, like dates or honey, to help them hold together better or add additional nuts or seeds if the mixture is too moist. You can even swap out some of these ingredients for those you may already have on hand. Use sunflower seeds or pecans instead of coconut flakes or walnuts, dried cranberries or raisins instead of goji berries, or dark chocolate chips instead of cacao nibs. So many delicious possibilities. I hope you enjoy them!
Superfood Energy Bites
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1/2 dozen 1x
Description
These little energy bites are jam-packed with nutrition. Made with a blend of fruits, nuts, and seeds, they are no-bake and ready in a matter of minutes!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Pitted Dates
- 1 cup raw nuts (I mixed almonds and walnuts)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Cacao Nibs
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed Meal
- 2 tablespoon Goji Berries
- 2 teaspoons Chia Seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons Honey
or Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Into the bowl of a food processor, combine dates and raw nuts. Blend until finely ground and add the coconut, cacao nibs, flaxseed, goji berries, chia seeds, and pinch of salt. Continue to pulse until mixture is well blended. If mixture presses together easily then there is no need to add honey. Add honey one tablespoon at a time until mixture holds its shape when pressed together.
- Scoop mixture out by the heaping tablespoon and roll into balls. Place bites into a sealed container and store in the fridge until ready to eat. Makes 18-20 bites.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: snack, healthy, gluten free, paleo
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Another great recipe! I took your suggestion and used sunflower seeds instead of coconut and used pecans and Brazil nuts. These are so good it is hard to only eat one!
Thanks, Sharon! I’m glad you enjoyed these energy bites as well! Love your substitution ideas. Will have to try those other nuts next time. 🙂 It’s nice to have snacks on hand like this that are both healthy and delicious!
I love how quick and easy these bites are. I recently got some dates from Trader Joes and this recipe sounds like a great way to sneak in some nutrition in one bite!
Thank you, Quin, for your kind words! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe out. I think you will really like these tasty bites. Have a wonderful week 🙂
They look so good. I love adding dates to my food, thanks for sharing
Thank you for your encouragement Keith! Please let me know how you like them!
Who doesn’t love superfood. And these energy bites loaded with so many awesome and healthy ingredients are calling my name. YUM!
Thank you for sharing such a lovely recipe. Looks so beautiful and YUMMY!
Gorgeous, as always Joscelyn! I was just looking for healthy energy balls this weekend and these will totally fit the bill! Can’t wait to try!
I pinned this! Your pictures are gorgeous and the recipe sounds so delicious. I will be trying this ASAP. Thank you.
Thank you for pinning this, Elizabeth! It was really delicious. Please let me know how you like it. Have a wonderful weekend!
This looks so yummy and simple to make 🙂
Kait, they are indeed simple to make. I love healthy snacks that are a hit with the family 🙂
I love goji berries! I use them in soup and stuff. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Joyce. Goji berries are great!
OH MY, I need these!! I love all those superfoods on their own so I know together they’ll be even more amazing!
Katie, yes, they are amazing! The ingredients make for a delicious combo. I hope you get to try this!
Oh, yes please! You are totally speaking my language with these energy bites. YUM!
Ha, thanks, Carly! I hope you are having a great week!
Wow! A girlfriend was just talking to me about energy bites or protein bites yesterday. She told me to go to Pinterest and search. It sounded intimidating the way she described them. But, your colorful pictures (and they are BEAUTIFUL) make me feel that I can do it. 🙂
Yes, don’t be intimidated! It’s just a matter of blending everything together 🙂 Totally fool-proof and you can even customize it by adding ingredients you already have on hand! I hope you get a chance to try some soon…Thanks for stopping by, Teri!
Yummy! I need to make a trip to the bulk section of my grocery store- I have been so very lazy and boring with my food! These would be great for some easy nutrients and good fats on the go 🙂 The weather here has been so all over the place, back to being cold and/or super rainy, so I feel like I haven’t been able to get outdoors very much! Hoping that’ll turn around soon. Love the farmers market during spring!
Thanks for sharing Joscelyn! <3
Thanks, Minna! I’m so ready for the wacky weather to go already! I have to check the weather everyday because I’m not sure if it will be hot or cold : / Yes, love the bulk section! Especially when they’re having sales! Hope you’re having a wonderful week so far, my friend!