No-bake bites with natural sweetness from dates and staying power from walnuts and oats. A satisfying afternoon snack or lunchbox treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted
- ¾ cup walnuts
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp water, if needed
Instructions
- Add the walnuts and oats to a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
- Add the dates, flaxseed, cocoa, cinnamon and salt. Blend until the mixture sticks together when pressed, adding water a little at a time if needed.
- Roll into 12 balls.
- Chill for 20 minutes. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Dietitian’s note
Walnuts are a plant source of omega-3 fats. Pairing the dates with nuts and fiber helps soften the rise in blood sugar compared with a typical sweet snack.