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Ingredients
- Dates: 20 large (soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes)
- Walnuts: 1 cup (80 g)
- Cashews: ½ cup (80 g)
- Almonds: ½ cup (80 g)
- Bananas: 2 medium
- Pumpkin seeds: ⅓ cup (40 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
Directions
- Prepare the Dates:
- Pour boiling water over the dates and let them soak for 15 minutes. Drain and remove pits if not already pitted.
- Prepare the Nuts:
- Rinse the walnuts, cashews, and almonds with hot water to clean and slightly soften them.
- Blend the Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine the soaked dates, walnuts, cashews, almonds, and bananas. Blend until the mixture is smooth and sticky.
- Add the pumpkin seeds and cocoa powder. Pulse until well incorporated.
- Shape the Bites:
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Chill:
- Place the energy bites in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled as a healthy snack or dessert.
- Pack a few bites for a quick on-the-go energy boost.
Cooking Tips
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the nuts before blending.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add a small amount of almond flour or oats.
- Coat the in shredded coconut or additional cocoa powder for variety.
Nutritional Benefits
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