Happy August! I don’t want to sound all cliché, but seriously can you believe that we’re already 4 days into August?! I definitely can’t! Any who. It’s time for a seriously delicious energy bite recipe! I’ve already shared two energy bite recipes here on the blog, which we love, but these Paleo Chocolate Brownie Energy Bites are definitely the new favorite in la casa de JoyFoodSunshine. There’s something magical about the sweet/buttery combination of cashews and pecans that makes these balls taste like little bites of chocolate brownie heaven.
These Paleo Chocolate Brownie Energy Bites are adapted from my Almond Butter Energy Bites recipe. They are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and only sweetened with dates! Plus, they take a mere 5 minutes to make!
True story: My kids expect me to have some sort of energy bite on hand at all times. Every day, after I put sweet little Naomi down for her nap, the rest of us have a snack. Bethany and Gabe run to the freezer and pick out their favorite ball (i.e. the biggest one they can find) and we go outside to sit at the picnic table and enjoy a mid-morning treat. They L-O-V-E to eat these…and I love that they’re fueling their cute little bodies with lots of healthy fats, protein and fiber.
I use Barney Butter Bare Almond Butter in these energy bites and I couldn’t recommend another almond butter more highly! In case you don’t follow me on Facebook (<– click here if you’d like to remedy that 😉 ) I’m super {crazy} excited to let you all know that I am a Parent Ambassador for Barney Butter! There are very few products that I use exclusively and would, therefore, agree to promote on my blog…but Barney Butter is definitely one of them. The taste, texture, ingredients, and company promise are of a caliber that is unmatched by any other product on the market. I look forward to a fun and delicious partnership with Barney Butter!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- ½ cup raw pecans
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 2 TBS cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt*
- 2 TBS almond butter
- 1 TBS unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with wax paper, set aside. (You will not be baking these, you just need a place to set your rolled bites as you make them).
- Put dates, pecans and cashews in your food processor fitted with an “S” blade or in your Vitamix. Process until mixture is fine and homogeneous.
- Add the rest of the ingredients in the order listed (cocoa powder, salt, almond butter, almond milk, & vanilla) to your food processor and process until mixture just starts to clump together.
- Roll 1 TBS portions of your “dough” into balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
- Put them in the fridge or freezer until they harden.
- Transfer to an airtight container to save for later! These can be stored at room temperature, but will last longer when kept in the fridge or freezer! I think they taste the best cold/frozen!
Notes
*If you use salted nuts omit or decrease the amount of salt added.
So, today, August 4th is kind of a big deal because it’s the anniversary of the day I said “I do” to the man of my dreams! I am still madly in love with him after all this time (I mean he’s basically superman so how could I not be)?! We had our big celebration last week when my mom was in town and we went away for 28 hours by.our.selves (say what?!) But we’re still going out to dinner tonight to celebrate while some amazing friends play with our babies! I’m so grateful for a man who loves me unconditionally, is strong when I am weak, and is my partner for now and forever!
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These look so yummy! I am always on the lookout for healthy snack recipes for my girls for afterschool. I am printing your recipe so I can try it. Thanks for sharing!
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I can’t wait for more Barney Butter recipes too! I have yet to find an Almond butter that rivals Barney.
Happy Anniversary precious friend in the Lord! So thankful that God has given you many years together and praying for many many more seeking Him and abiding in His love.
mmm, I love my no bake bites and balls. Such a delicious treat! These are a great paleo snacks!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Aw happy anniversary! These energy bites look absolutely delicious. You’re such a good mum making these for your kids to snack on. I hope I’m as on to it when I have kids one day.
If I was gonna be an ambassador for something it would have to be peanut butter. I can’t get enough.
Hi Laura! I just discovered your blog and I’m loving the bright, clean photos + the delectable yet healthy recipes + the fun commentary from your life. Your kids are adorable!! 🙂 So glad you get to be at home with them! 🙂
Pinning… and I’ll be back for your next post too. 😉 Thanks!!
Thank you so much Sarah! 🙂
Happy belated anniversary!
These look so so good so I totally understand why your kids always go looking for raw bites 😉 I would proudly endorse any kind of nut butter, haha!
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Thank you so much Kristy! Nut butters forever! <3 🙂
These look really delicious! I love making chocolate energy bites 🙂
I agree Veronika! they’re so easy, healthy and delicious!
Oooh save me one!! These look tasty!
We love sharing over here… 😉
Energy Bites like this are my favorite healthy snack! So yummy, too!
These look wonderful! I can not wait to try them…Pinned 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up!!
Thank you Angela! They’re our favorite healthy snack!
These broownies were really amaziing . Lovely one I just tried them, any other amazing recipes you proud enough to share? Thanks
I rolled half of my batch in unsweetened coconut flakes…so good, and they look so decadent!!
OoOo that sounds perfect! So glad you love them!!!
I unfortunately have an almond sensitivity to work around. Is there a substitute nut butter/milk that would perform well in this recipe? Thanks!
Hey Holly! Absolutely!!! You can substitute any nut butter or dairy-free milk in this recipe with fantastic results! I suggest trying Cashew Butter…it’s super delicious!
I recently got a new food processor and went crazy making all of the energy bite balls on this website. I love them! They’re a new thing that I’ll always have stocked in my freezer. Such a great quick, filling, and healthy snack that I can bring along with me each day. My husband loves them too. Thanks Laura!