Trail Mix Date Energy Bites
These energy bites are loaded with nuts & seeds and make the perfect bite-size no bake snack.
Servings: 16 energy balls
Calories: 105kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the "Trail Mix"
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans; see note #1
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ tablespoons dried cherries or other fruit
- ¼ cup hemp hearts or chia seeds
For the Energy Balls
- 1 ½ cups pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup rolled oats divided
- 2 tablespoons milk water works in a pinch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup trail mix
Instructions
- Stir together your ideal combination of nuts, fruits, chocolate chips, and seeds, or use my recommended amounts. This recipe uses one cup of trail mix.
- In a food processor with a standard blade attachment, process the dates until they are mostly pureed. They will form into a ball. Add ½ cup of the rolled oats, the milk, and cinnamon and continue processing until the oats are mostly broken down. Use a spatula to push the date ball down, as needed.
- Transfer the date mixture to a mixing bowl. Using a spoon or your hands, stir in 1 cup of trail mix and the remaining rolled oats. Roll into 12-16 ping pong-sized balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
- Store energy bites in the fridge. Enjoy within a week, or keep in the freezer for up to three months.
Notes
- Nuts: For the best flavor, I recommend roasted and salted nuts. If you only have raw unsalted nuts, they can be toasted in a skillet until golden.
- Trail mix: The recipe works with 1 cup of any combination of trail mix. Feel free to use store bought trail mix instead of making your own blend.
- This recipe was updated in 2026 and adjusted slightly to reflect my ideal trail mix energy bite. The previous had pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and shredded coconut. This new version adds chocolate chips, dried cherries, and hemp hearts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
