Description
These Coconut Cashew Chia Energy Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack packed with natural sweetness from dates and raisins, crunchy cashews, and fiber-rich chia seeds. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they require no baking and are easy to prepare and store.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mixture
- 10 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup whole cashews
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 orange, zest only
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Crunchy Add-ins
- 1/3 cup chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (additional)
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Place the pitted Medjool dates in your food processor. If the dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain. Pulse the dates until a thick, sticky paste forms.
- Blend Ingredients: Add 1/2 cup whole cashews, 1/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup raisins, the zest of half an orange, and a pinch of kosher salt to the food processor. Pulse again for about 30 seconds until large clumps form.
- Incorporate Crunchy Add-ins: Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1/3 cup chopped cashews, another 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Mix thoroughly and press everything together by hand to combine evenly.
- Shape the Bites: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into it. Press firmly into an even layer to compact the mixture.
- Chill: Place the loaf pan uncovered in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 to 2 hours or overnight to allow the bites to firm up properly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the loaf pan and slice into 1-inch pieces to form individual energy bites ready to enjoy.
- Store: Keep the energy bites stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Soaking dates if dry helps achieve the right sticky consistency for binding.
- Use Medjool dates for natural sweetness and softness.
- You can swap sesame seeds with pumpkin or sunflower seeds as a variation.
- Adjust the orange zest amount according to your preference for citrus flavor.
- These bites are perfect for a quick on-the-go snack or pre/post workout energy boost.
