Trail Mix Energy Bites

These trail mix energy bites are packed with healthy ingredients like almonds, pumpkin seeds, dates, and a few other trail-mix-inspired ingredients! They are easy to customize and ready in just 10 minutes.

A few months ago I shared a recipe for strawberry almond energy balls with dates, and ever since I've been in love with energy bites.

Who can say no to the sweet, plant-based wonder that is the Medjool date? I decided to take two of my favorite snacks (energy bites and trail mix) and combine them into one fantastic grab-and-go treat: trail mix energy bites!

Recipe features

• Ready in just 10 minutes.
• Makes 16 energy bites but can easily be doubled to make more.
• Made with sweet Medjool dates and a homemade trail mix blend. Or you can use storebought Trail mix to save on time!
• Energy bites are great as a no-bake dessert or snack.

These little trail mix date energy bites may be small, but they are mighty. They're packed to the gills with energy dense nuts and seeds, and they're a pretty healthy snack or dessert.

These little trail mix date energy bites may be small, but they are mighty. They're packed to the gills with energy dense nuts and seeds, and they're a pretty healthy snack or dessert.

Ingredients

The best part is that these energy balls are fully customizable, just like regular trail mix! Here's what I put in trail mix energy bites:

• Medjool dates: Make sure to pit the dates before you use them or purchase pitted Medjool dates.
• Rolled oats: These help bind the energy bites together. Steel cut oats don't work, but instant or quick cook oats will work in a pinch.
• Sliced almonds: Slivered almonds also work. I don't recommend using whole almonds unless you chop them up first.
• Pumpkin seeds: I use roasted pumpkin seeds but raw pumpkin seeds (AKA pepitas) also work.
• Sunflower seeds: I also like to use roasted salted sunflower seeds, but raw sunflower seeds also work.
• Shredded toasted coconut adds a hint of coconut flavor.
• Chia seeds provide healthy omega-3 fats.

Steps to make

Blend the dates in a food processor until they form into a ball. Tip: if you soak your dates in warm water for about 15 minutes, they'll be much easier to break down!

Add half of the dry oatmeal and all of the soy milk (or other preferred milk) to the date ball. Process this until it's all combined.

Remove the large date-oatmeal-soy milk ball from the food processor. Mix in the remaining oatmeal and 1 cup of the trail mix mixture. You may need to use your hands to get it really combined (that's the fun part!!).

Once everything is combined, use your hands to roll up 16 ping pong ball-sized energy balls.

Customization ideas

Every great trail mix, and thus every great trail mix energy bite, is fully customizable. For every recipe of trail mix energy bites, add in 1 cup of trail mix blend.

Here are some more flavor variations and add-in ideas to try:

• Use one cup of storebought trail mix instead of a homemade nut and seed blend.
• Add chopped dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, or cherries.
• Try cashews, peanuts, pecan, or walnut pieces in place of the almonds.
• Add mini chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness.

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