A perfect no-bake treat filled with healthy ingredients. These energy bites are customizable and can be made with various nuts and dried fruits. Easy to prepare, they offer a delicious and nutritious snack option.
1: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Set aside.
2: Add the dates and water to a food processor and process until they become a chunky paste. Set aside.
3: In a large bowl, add the oats, flax seeds, cranberries, cashews, pistachios, and shredded coconut, and toss well to combine.
4: Add in the date paste and the peanut butter/honey mixture, and using a spatula, mix everything together until very well combined.
5: Roll the mixture into balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wet your hands to make rolling easier.
6: Place the rolled bites in the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes.
7: Meanwhile, in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine the chocolate and oil until melted and smooth.
8: To coat the energy bites, dip the balls into the melted chocolate halfway and place on the baking sheet.
9: Let them sit on the counter until the chocolate hardens, then sprinkle with a little coarse salt and store in the refrigerator.
