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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

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 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.

If 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.

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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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