Paleo Date & Almond Energy Bites
Sticky Medjool dates act as the natural binder and sweetener here, pulling together a mix of raw almonds, pecans, and almond butter into a dough-like mixture that needs zero baking and zero refined sugar. Everything gets blitzed in a food processor, rolled into little balls, and coated in unsweetened shredded coconut for a satisfying texture that feels almost indulgent. The whole ingredient list is exactly what ancestral-style eating is about — whole nuts, fruit, warm spices, and nothing processed sneaking in through the back door. A pinch of sea salt and a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract do a lot of heavy lifting, rounding out the sweetness and making each bite taste genuinely craveable rather than just "healthy." Optional dairy-free chocolate chips can be pulsed in if you want a little extra richness, and they keep things firmly in whole-food territory. The batch makes 16 bites, so you'll have plenty to stash in the fridge for the week — they firm up beautifully after that 30-minute chill and hold their shape for easy grab-and-go snacking.
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16 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pecans
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp mini dairy free chocolate chips (optional)
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Add the almonds and pecans to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until coarsely chopped and the mixture resembles rough crumbs — some larger pieces are fine.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt to the food processor. Process continuously for 45–60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture clumps together and pulls away from the bowl walls. It should hold its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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