No Bake Coconut Date Energy Bites

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I am sharing these no bake energy bites for this week’s Five Ingredient Friday (the series wherein I share a 5 ingredient recipe on Fridays.)

I think I’m really getting the hang of making energy bites. I made oatmeal cookie energy bites and loved them so much, that I wanted to keep making different kinds of energy bites!

These energy bites are naturally sweetened by the dates and contain no sugar – and to be honest, after making these delicious energy bites, I’m putting it out there that I don’t even miss a version of energy bites that include sugar, because these are rock stars all by themselves!!

Here are some tips to making the best ever no bake energy bites:

• Use a good food processor . I use this food processor , it really makes a difference texturally
• Process the nuts first, then add in the dates and other ingredients
• Use a cookie scoop to make even size balls, then roll with hands
• Fun little cupcake liners make the energy bites super enjoyable (we eat with our eyes too, right? And how cute are these ?)
• Let your energy balls refrigerate for an hour or over night (and store in the fridge) this will allow them to come together
• Feel free to roll your energy bites in coconut flakes or sesame seeds or even sprinkles!

While making and enjoying these coconut energy bites I have been listening to books through audible.com (audio books through Amazon, currently just finished listening to Home Fire which was incredible – one of the best books I’ve listened to).

I love reading but have been reading books at a slower pace then I’d ideally like so listening to books on my way to and from work (which is a good 30 min plus each way) and while I cook has been so amazing. I’m always looking for recommendations – what are some of your favorite books?

Need a naturally sweet snack that gives you natural energy? Look no further! These energy bites are perfect for meal prepping – I make them over and over again, because they’re super delicious (and husband approved): below they’re pictured and I made 5 ingredient Hawaiian chicken and rice bowls , the best ground turkey tacos and the whole bowl with tali sauce – a favorite vegetarian dish)