From time to time, the body craves something sweet, usually when your energy levels are low and you feel tired. When I’m busy or exercising a lot, I like to keep some Date Energy Bites made with my recipe on Eat Beautiful on hand as a healthy alternative for when I need a quick pick-me-up.
Dates come into season in the fall, so I usually reserve them for this season based on my seasonal eating philosophy, but if you have some in the pantry, this is a great anytime resource. Dates are also a great natural alternative to refined sugar. My date energy balls are so quick and easy to make and taste amazing too – they still feel like an indulgent treat!
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Date Energy Bites
10 ago
160 calories per ball
120 g pitted dates
120 g dried apple rings
120 g dry roasted almonds without salt
120 g gluten-free oat flakes
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A handful of finely chopped pistachios
- Cover the dates in hot water and soak for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and squeeze out the water.
- Place in a food processor with all the remaining ingredients except the pistachios, add 1 tablespoon of water and blend until the mixture becomes a paste with a sticky, dough-like consistency. Add another tablespoon of water to loosen more, if necessary.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of the mixture and, with clean, wet hands, form into ten balls. Place the pistachios in a bowl and roll each ball in the nuts to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
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