No-bake bites of dates, almonds, walnuts and cocoa, rolled in chia seeds. A vegan, gluten-free, high-fiber snack that's easy to grab and go.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Pit the dates; if they are very firm, squeeze them with your fingers to soften.
- 2
Pulse the almonds and walnuts in a food processor for 20-30 seconds until coarse and sandy.
- 3
Add the dates and cocoa and process for 1-2 minutes until the mixture clumps into a sticky dough. Add half the chia seeds and pulse a few more times.
- 4
Roll into 8 walnut-sized balls and coat them in the remaining chia seeds.
- 5
Chill for 20 minutes to firm up. Keep in a closed container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 203 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
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