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Brazil Nut and Date Energy Bites

Brazil Nut and Date Energy Bites on a plate
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
40 minutes
Servings
14 bites

Power through your day with our Brazil and Date Energy Bites, a no-bake snack packed with the natural goodness of NOW Real Food® Brazil Nuts and dates. These energy bites blend nut butter and organic rolled oats for a satisfying crunch, while organic cacao nibs add a hint of chocolate-y flavor. Finished with a rich chocolate drizzle made from organic cacao powder and coconut oil, these bites are a perfect healthy treat to keep you energized and delighted.

Ingredients
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup (approximately 14 nuts) Brazil Nuts, Raw, Whole & Unsalted
½ cup natural nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
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For Chocolate Drizzle
Directions
  1. Cover dates with hot water in a small bowl and soak for 10 minutes.

  2. Drain dates and add to a food processor with Brazil nuts, and nut butter. Pulse until Brazil nuts are finely ground, scraping sides of food processor as needed.

  3. Add oats, cacao nibs and cinnamon. Pulse a few more times to combine.

  4. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and roll into equal-sized balls about 1½ tablespoons large. Place on a parchment or wax paper lined tray and freeze for 10 minutes.

  5. Stir together cacao powder and melted coconut oil until smooth.

  6. Drizzle chocolate over energy bites and refrigerate for 10 minutes longer, until chocolate is set.

  7. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

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