Coffee Date Energy Bites
These vegan energy bites are made with dates, oats, nut butter, and espresso—perfect for busy mornings or "don’t talk to me" afternoons.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and soft
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- 2 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips optional but recommended if you're extra
Instructions
- Blend dates in a food processor until a sticky ball forms.
- Add oats, espresso powder, almond butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Pulse until the mixture looks like you tried but not too hard.
- Fold in chia seeds and chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Scoop into 1-inch bites and roll into snack-sized balls.
- Chill in fridge for 10 minutes (or eat immediately, we won’t tell).
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Bite)
- Calories: 105
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 6%
- Folate: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
✨ Additional Notes/Tips
- Use peanut butter if almond butter is too “clean girl” for you.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for drama.
- Roll them in shredded coconut for flair.
- Soak dates if they’re dry and acting flaky.
- Double the batch—you’ll thank yourself later (and probably hide them from everyone else).