Is your Valentine gluten-free or vegan? Forego the chocolates this year and try these no-bake Date Almond Energy Bites instead.
My Valentine likes dates and figs more than he likes chocolate. He’s going to be thrilled with these Date Almond Energy Bites. And I’m happy I’ll only need five ingredients to whip up a treat he’ll love. (Note to self: try this recipe with figs.)
So is this an energy bite or is it a truffle? I think it’s both, although most truffles involve chocolate. From one recipe, you get dessert for one meal and the perfect post-workout snack for the next day (and the day after that).
Did I mention these energy bites are low-sodium too? If you or your Valentine is limiting sodium, these treats will work for your celebration too.
Now, go forth and don’t bake.
Truffle Recipes That Do Involve Chocolate
Are you more of a truffle person than an energy bites person? Check out these other no-bake recipes:
Date Almond Energy Bites (Gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pitted dates I used Medjool
- 2 cups slivered almonds toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips toasted
Instructions
- In a food processor, place dates, almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Process for about 20 seconds, scrape down the bowl, then process an additional 20 seconds or until the mixture forms a thick paste.
- Finely chop toasted coconut chips and place on a plate.
- Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop to shape the date mixture into balls. Roll in your hands, then in the coconut.
Sounds delish! But I don’t have a food processor. What might I use in place of one?
I’m pre Type 2 diabetic, so this is all new to me. I’m an avid researcher and determined not to develop diabetes. Thank you for all your great recipes! I’d love them even if I didn’t need to make the dietary changes. Loved the roasted chick peas, btw!
Janine – Good for you for being proactive! Thanks for the kind words about my recipes. If you don’t have a food processor, just chop the dates and almonds as fine as you can with a sharp knife and cutting board. Then mix them with the salt and cinnamon and proceed with the recipe. Your balls will be on the chunky side, but they will still taste great!
Shelby,
Thank you so much for all your inspiration. I was getting frustrated and over whelmed, with what to eat.
I now have some recipe’s to play with.
Try adding carob chips and carob powder to the date mixture.
Lindsay – Thanks for the kind words. Let me know if you come up with any interesting variations. Love the carob idea!