No-Bake Cherry Date Energy Bites
Naturally sweet date and dried cherry bites blended with pecans, almonds, and walnuts, finished with cinnamon and sea salt. No cooking required—simply pulse ingredients, roll by hand, chill, and serve. A wholesome snack combining chewy fruit, nutty crunch, and warm spice.
Ingredients
- 15 medjool dates
- 1 cup dried cherries
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup sprouted or raw almonds
- ½ cup walnuts
- cinnamon(optional)
- sea salt(optional)
- cocoa powder, for dusting(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pulse dates and cherries in a food processor or heavy duty blender until broken into fine bits
- 2
Add pecans, almonds, and walnuts and pulse until well blended
- 3
Sprinkle cinnamon and sea salt and pulse a few times
- 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 5
Roll the mixture by hand into small bite-sized pieces about 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide
- 6
Place bites on parchment paper and refrigerate
- 7
Remove from refrigerator right before serving
Tips
Chill mixture thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticking to hands
If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate 15-20 minutes before shaping
Good to Know
Airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Prepare up to 5 days in advance. Store chilled. Remove 5 minutes before serving for easier eating.
Serve chilled directly from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
Over-process dates and cherries to avoid gritty texture; pulse until fine bits form
Skip chilling before rolling to avoid sticky, unmanageable mixture
Remove from refrigerator too early to avoid bites softening and losing shape