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These Banana Donut Holes (also called no-bake energy bites) are deliciously nutty and sweetened with dates and banana. They’re completely addicting and will satisfy any sweet-tooth.  This is an easy vegan and gluten-free recipe made with whole ingredients.

These Banana Donut Holes, also called no bake energy bites, are deliciously nutty and sweetened with dates and banana and made with just 8 ingredients

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

These incredible no bake energy bites are made with bananas, dates, walnuts, pecans, almonds, a bit of coconut and a pinch of cinnamon. They make a great snack for a mid-day boost of energy.  They’re also one of those fun healthy snacks for kids.  Or simply enjoy them with a cup of green tea for breakfast.

These Banana Donut Holes, also called no bake energy bites, are deliciously nutty and sweetened with dates and banana and made with just 8 ingredients

There’s a special place in my heart for no-bake treats.  And there’s everything to love about about these healthy energy bites.  They’re quick and easy to make, have a short list of ingredients,  they’re  delicious and nutritious, and they will curb your strongest mid-afternoon snack cravings.  These energy bites with dates are also vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.

ENERGY BITES RECIPE

  • 3/4 cup each walnuts and pecans
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 3 heaping tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 large banana
  • 5 Medjool dates
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of Himalayan salt

HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

  1. Add the nuts to a food processor and pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped.  Pour the nuts into a medium size bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the dates to the food processor and process until they break up.
  3. Add the banana to the dates and process into a smooth texture.
  4. Fold the banana mixture into the nuts until all the nuts are coated.
  5. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, form into balls about 1-1/2 tablespoons in size.

These Banana Donut Holes, also called no bake energy bites, are deliciously nutty and sweetened with dates and banana and made with just 8 ingredientsIf you’re like me and you love healthy energy bites that you can carry in your purse (in a Baggie of course), these feel-good,  energy-boosting Raw Banana Donut Holes just may become your newest snack obsession.

ENERGY BITES

These Banana Donut Holes, also called no bake energy bites, are deliciously nutty and sweetened with dates and banana and made with just 8 ingredients
Yield: 1 dozen

Raw Banana Donut Holes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Made with just 8 ingredients, these Raw Banana Donut Holes are rich, nutty and sweetened with dates and banana. They’re completely addicting and will satisfy any sweet-tooth. This is an easy Vegan and Gluten Free recipe made with whole ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 3 heaping tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 large banana
  • 5 Medjool dates
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of Himalayan salt

Instructions

  1. Add the nuts to a food processor and pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped. Pour the nuts into a medium size bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the dates to the food processor and process until they break up.
  3. Add the banana to the dates and process into a smooth texture.
  4. Fold the banana mixture into the nuts until all the nuts are coated.
  5. Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, form into balls about 1-1/2 tablespoons in size.
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