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Almond Butter Energy Bites

Quick, no-bake, and packed with almond butter, dates, chia seeds, and a touch of dark chocolate. These chewy bites are the ultimate snack for busy days, workouts, or whenever cravings hit. Healthy, delicious, and so easy to make - your new fave grab-and-go treat!

Recipe - New Iberia #621

Almond Butter Energy Bites

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings30

Ingredients

2 cup rolled oats

1 cup creamy almond butter

2/3 cup honey

1.5 cups Medjool dates, pitted

4 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

Directions

In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats until coarsely ground. Add the dates and blend until combined.
Add in almond butter, honey, chia seeds, flaxseed, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse until a dough forms.
Remove mixture from food processor and add to a large bowl. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined tray.
Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week - or freeze for a quick snack anytime!

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Makes 30 servings

2 cup rolled oats

Quaker Oats Oats, Old Fashioned, 100% Whole Grain, Rolled - 18 Ounce

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1 cup creamy almond butter

Justin's Almond Butter, Classic - 16 Ounce

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$10.98 was $12.48$0.69/oz

2/3 cup honey

Brookshire's Clover Honey - 12 Ounce

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1.5 cups Medjool dates, pitted

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4 tbsp chia seeds

Bob's Red Mill Chia Seeds, Organic, Whole - 12 Ounce

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$6.98$0.58/oz

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

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1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Hershey's Cookie, Special Dark Chocolate Chips - 12 Ounce

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$3.98 was $4.48$0.33/oz

1 tsp vanilla extract

Molina Vanilla Blend, Mexican, Original - 8.4 Ounce

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Pinch of sea salt

McCormick Sea Salt Grinder - 2.12 Ounce

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$2.68$1.26/oz

Directions

In a food processor, pulse the rolled oats until coarsely ground. Add the dates and blend until combined.
Add in almond butter, honey, chia seeds, flaxseed, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse until a dough forms.
Remove mixture from food processor and add to a large bowl. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment lined tray.
Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week - or freeze for a quick snack anytime!