Caramel Date Nute Energy Bites
Caramel Date Nut Energy Bites are the ultimate, no-bake, healthy treat! Only 5 minutes to make and SO delicious! Vegan & gluten free.
I made you a present! The easiest, most scrumptious Caramel Date Nut Energy Bites!
Why You’ll Love These Caramel Date Nut Energy Bites
Simple Ingredients
- Nuts – Walnuts, pecans, cashews. Or, any combination of nuts you like!
- Sweetener – a combo of date and a little maple syrup.
- Coconut oil – I typically use avocado oil, but coconut oil adds so much flavor, and it’s only a little bit, so they’re still low in saturated fat.
- Pantry staples – vanilla extract and salt.
- Optional – hemp seeds or pumpkin spice power to coat.
How to Make Caramel Date Energy Balls
- Put all the ingredients (except optional hemp seeds/pumpkin pie spice) in your food processor. Process until finely chopped and sticky.
- Divide the mixture and roll into approximately 10 energy bites
- Optional: Coat with hemp seeds and/or pumpkin pie spice.
- Place in a storage container in the freezer until ready to eat.
- So easy, right?!!!
Oh, and did I mention that they’re low carb {5 g per bite} and low sugar {3 g per bite}??? But absolutely, completely, utterly delicious too!
Can you freeze caramel date nut energy bites?
You betcha’! Whip up a batch of these yummy no-bake Caramel Date Energy Balls and stash ’em in your freezer. They make a delicious easy snack when you need some quick energy on the run. Or, even better, when you’ve got a craving for something sweet AND healthy to boot!
Oh, and be sure and save some for your mom. Wink, wink.
Nutrition/Tasting Notes
- Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, low carb/low sugar, vegan, and paleo.
- These Caramel Date Energy Balls are also free of these allergens: wheat, dairy, egg, and soy.
- Nuts are highly recommended on the MIND diet and great for brain health!
- Substitute the cashew nuts with almonds, macadamia nuts, or another nut for a low FODMAP option. (Note: The amount of dates is within Monash limits.)
- I made three versions-plain, hemp, and pumpkin pie spice. It’s hard to decide which one I like the best-they’re all delicious! If you make them, I’d love to know what your favorite one is!
- P.S. I love these frozen, but they’re also yummy {and a little softer too} stored in the refrigerator.
Easy Vegan Caramel Date Energy Balls
Utterly decedent, with a healthy twist, you'll fall head over heels in love with these easy, vegan Caramel Date Energy Balls!
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Servings: 10 balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup raw pecans
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 date, pitted
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Hemp Seeds, optional, for coating
- Pumpkin Pie Spice, optional, for coating
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except optional pumpkin pie spice and hemp seeds, in a food processor. Pulse ingredients, scraping sides of food processor as necessary, until well combined and nuts are very finely chopped without turning in to nut butter.
- Form mixture into 10 ~ 1-inch balls. Coat with optional pumpkin pie spice and/or hemp seeds if desired and store in refrigerator or freezer until ready to eat.
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Notes
Substitute the cashew nuts with almonds, macadamia nuts, or another nut for a low FODMAP option. Note: The amount of dates is within Monash limits as of 10/14/20. You should be able to enjoy 2-3 caramel date energy balls as a low FODMAP serving.
If you want to omit the maple syrup, feel free to increase the amount of dates for additional sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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I Must Say Wahoo it’s amazing and definitely I’ll try this!
I love these! They were easy to make and came out great…thanks
Thanks so much Paige! I’m so happy to hear they turned out well for you. Cheers!
I need to always have these on hand for a quick energy boost. I love that you can freeze them!
Thanks so much Sues! It’s always fun having yummy treats in the freezer 🙂 Cheers!
My hubby and I need to lose a few pounds so we’re working on a plan together, but he loves a sweet after dinner. These would be perfect!
These are PERFECT for an after-dinner treat! Enjoy!!
Beautiful nail color choice EA if I do say so :). And I have to admit, I am a selective nut eater myself! I don’t dislike any nuts, but I’m drawn to almonds first… then those Brazil nuts, then of course pecans.. and then I’ll round out with peanuts. But, my favorite nut butter is peanut butter, so technically no one is in last place lol! Great recipe!
They look so pretty rolled in spices and hemp seeds! I love the mix of nuts with maple, vanilla and sea salt. These are on my list to make for sure 🙂
These look so tasty, I love how simple they are and how they combine so many tasty things into one little bite!
Oh- and I am loving that nail polish color too 🙂
Thanks Katy!! And, so glad you’re lovin’ my nail polish too-my nails aren’t usually polished, so this was fun to do 🙂
I love nuts and I love caramel! These look like just the thing for a midday boost of energy 🙂
Hi Viviane! To be completely honest, since I was busy recipe testing yesterday, the only thing I had to eat all day until dinner were a few of these energy bits. Not usually what I do/recommend, BUT, I had plenty of energy yesterday 🙂
I love these little bites EA – they are packed with so many of my favorite ingredients. I have a nut drawer, spice drawer, and condiment cabinet – love having so many different ingredients on hand to play with.
Thanks so much Jeanette! And, agreed-A well-stocked pantry is absolutely the best 🙂
Girl, I feel yea 😉 I have a tea shelf, vinegar shelf, entire spice cabinet, and my nuts are all of the place in the fridge!
Ha, ha! Yes to a combo spice/vinegar rack/shelf too!!