Brownie Energy Bites
Cuisine: American
Brownie Energy Bites are a delicious and wholesome snack that combines the rich, chocolatey flavor of brownies with the convenience of a bite-sized treat. Made with natural ingredients like dates, cocoa powder, and nuts, these no-bake bites are packed with energy-boosting nutrients and a satisfying fudgy texture. Perfect for curbing sweet cravings, they’re also a great on-the-go option for busy days or a quick post-workout boost. With their indulgent flavor and nourishing ingredients, Brownie Energy Bites are a guilt-free treat you’ll want to enjoy any time of day.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size: 20 bites
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts
- 12 whole Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350°F until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes, stirring once. Cool 10 minutes.
- Rub off skins. Reserve 20 hazelnuts. Pulse remaining hazelnuts in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer chopped nuts to a small bowl.
- Pulse dates in food processor until almost pastelike. Add almond butter, cocoa, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, and salt; process until well combined. Turn mixture out into a bowl; divide into 20 equal portions.
- Roll each portion around 1 whole hazelnut to form a ball. (Mixture will be oily.) Roll each brownie ball in chopped hazelnuts to coat. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.