Walnut Brownie Energy Bites
Indulge your sweet tooth while staying energized with these no-bake Walnut Brownie Energy Bites, a wholesome snack that tastes just like a fudgy brownie! Made with nutrient-packed ingredients like raw walnuts, pitted dates, chia seeds, and rich cocoa powder, these bites are naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free. Perfect for meal prep, this quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to whip up and requires no oven time. Add an optional sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for extra decadence. These portable energy balls are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Refrigerate or freeze for a fuss-free treat that’s always ready when you are!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Add the raw walnuts to a food processor and pulse until they form a fine crumb. Be careful not to overprocess into a paste.
2. Add the pitted dates to the food processor and blend until the mixture starts to clump together. If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using, then drain thoroughly.
3. Add the cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
4. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand for an extra touch of sweetness.
5. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a bite-sized ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
6. Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined plate or tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Transfer the bites to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.7 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.8 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2572 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
