Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites
These Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites are made with simple ingredients and make for a filling, delicious snack option that everyone will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup instant oats I used GF, organic
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used Equip Foods
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter Natural (with no added oils) works best
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
- 3-4 tbsp water I used water the dates soak in
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 generous dashes ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
Soak dates in a small bowl of hot water for 10 min to soften. While dates soften, add oats to a food processor and pulse into a rough flour-like consistency. Add to a large mixing bowl with remaining ingredients.
Once dates have softened, transfer to a food processor and blend into a paste. Add in 2-3 tbsp of water as needed.
Transfer date paste to the mixing bowl and use a spoon or spatula to combine everything into a cohesive mixture. If mixture if too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of water at a time; if it’s too wet, add in 1-2 tbsp of oats at a time.
Allow mix to sit in the fridge for 20 min to firm up. This step is optional but makes it easier to roll.
Remove bowl from fridge and use hands to roll mixture into small 1” size bites. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.