This recipe for Date Square Energy Bites is easy to make and uses only a handful of ingredients! The end result tastes like a date square but is much easier to make and uses no refined sugar.
These date energy bites are a delicious treat to have handy for when you need a little pick me up! Super simple to make, nutritious, and made with simple ingredients.
These energy bites have no refined sugar. The sweetness comes from dates though I like to add some maple syrup to mine to add a bit more sweetness.
Even better? This recipe is also nut free, gluten free and vegan, making it a great go-to snack for everyone!
Ingredients in Date Square Energy Bites
- Dates
- Water
- Quick oats (make sure they are gluten free if you are intolerant)
- Hemp seeds
- Maple syrup (optional)
- White chocolate chips (optional)
How to make Date Square Energy Bites
- Place the dates and water in a saucepan and simmer on medium heat for about 4 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and dates are softened. Transfer the dates to a food processor and pulse to create a puree.
- Mix the date puree with the other ingredients in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out mixture and roll each portion between your palms to create a ball.
That’s it! Pretty easy to make and so good!
Hope you enjoy this recipe!
-Cathy
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Date Square Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup quick oats (make sure they are gluten free if you are intolerant)
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Place the dates and water in a saucepan and simmer on medium heat for about 4 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and dates are softened. Transfer the dates to a food processor and pulse to create a puree.
- Mix the date puree with the other ingredients in a bowl. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out mixture and roll each portion between your palms to create a ball.
