Friends who don’t eat nuts, this one’s for you! We’re no strangers to energy snacks (and cake snacks… and cookie snacks…), but a No nuts version of these Snack The sweets were long late!
With dates, tahini, pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds, these tasty snacks are packed with nutrients and VERY… Easy to makeThey’re perfect for packing in lunch, party platters, or just pulling out of the fridge when you need a treat! Let us show you how it’s done!
These EASY, delicious Sandwich bites have a healthy base of oats, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds. Dates and tahini tie them together, with the dates also adding sweetness while the tahini adds richness. The remaining ingredients are vanilla and salt for flavor!
To prepare these bites, start by mixing up the dates in a food processor to ensure even distribution of sweetness. Next, Breaking up mixed dates and add the rest of the ingredients. A few more pulses in the food processor and they are ready to serve!
Enjoy these snacks as is, roll them in hemp seeds, or if you want something more decadent, add a Chocolate and tahini coating + flaky salt!
We think you’ll LOVE these snacks. They are:
Tough
Naturally sweet
Healthy
No nuts
Easy to make
And very snackable!
They’re the perfect snack to pack in lunch boxes, have on hand as a snack during the work week, or add to a party platter for something a little different!
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Servings 12 (~1 tablespoon) bite-sized
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- 3/4 cup Pitted and tightly packed Medjool dates (10-12 large dates yield approximately 3/4 cup or 150 g)
- 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats (Make sure it is gluten free as needed)
- 1/4 cup tahini (creamy, foamy // find our favorite brands here)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (also called nuggets)
- 2 Tablespoon hemp seeds (and a little extra for rolling, if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoonful vanilla extract*
- 1/8 teaspoonful sea salt
CHOCOLATE COVERING optional
- 23 Tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips or pieces (dairy-free as needed)
- 1 teaspoonful tahini
- Flaked sea salt
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In a food processor, add the pitted dates and process until they break down and form a “date ball,” about 1 minute. Break the “date ball” into smaller pieces, then add the remaining ingredients: oats, tahini, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla, and sea salt. Process until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be a little loose and “lumpy,” and not so wet that it sticks to your fingers. If it’s too wet, add more oats 1 tablespoon at a time. If it’s too dry, add a little more tahini.
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CHOCOLATE TOPPING (optional): Add chocolate chips and tahini to a small glass or metal bowl. Carefully place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula or spoon, until melted and smooth (~5 minutes). You can also melt chocolate and tahini in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in 15-second increments until melted.
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Place a small plate or bowl nearby for your bites, and if desired, add hemp seeds to a small mixing bowl. Then, scoop out 1-tablespoon amounts and form into balls, dropping some of them into the hemp seeds if desired. We drizzled some with chocolate + a pinch of sea salt and rolled some in hemp seeds (both ingredients optional).
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Place the finished bites on your plate or platter and transfer to the refrigerator to firm up (at least 30 minutes for the best texture). Enjoy! Leftover bites can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for 1 month.
*If they’re not nut-free, almond extract is super tasty in these too!
*Preparation time includes cooling.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Service: 1 service Calories: 96 Carbohydrates: 12.5 gram Protein: 2.6 gram Fat: 4.9 gram Saturated fat: 0.7 gram Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 gram Monounsaturated fat: 1.5 gram Trans fats: 0 gram Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 30 mg Potassium: 155 mg Fiber: 1.8 gram Sugar: 8.5 gram Vitamin A: 3 International Union Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 33 mg Iron: 1 mg
