Beat the summer slump with these no-bake Chocolate Energy Bites! Packed with natural fuel and rich flavor, they’re the perfect cool-down snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 ripe mango (chopped finely or blended)
- 1/2 cup dates (pitted and chopped or soaked if hard)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 tbsp coconut powder (or shredded coconut)
- 1/4 cup oats (optional, to bind)
- Pinch of salt
Methods:
- Prepare the mix: In a bowl, mash the banana and mango together. Add the chopped dates and stir until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in cocoa powder, coconut powder, walnuts, and oats/flour. Stir until it forms a sticky dough.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape: Roll into small bite-sized balls.
- Optional coating: Roll in extra coconut, cocoa, or crushed nuts.
- Store: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer.
These bites are naturally sweet, energizing, and full of fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants and perfect for a post-workout snack or hot day pick-me-up!
