Description

These Almond Joy Energy Bites are a delicious and healthy no-bake snack featuring a blend of crunchy almond butter, sweet dates, oats, and coconut, all coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they require minimal preparation and are ideal for gluten-free and vegan diets when using appropriate ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

1/2 cup all-natural crunchy almond butter (no sugar, just nuts variety)
1 (8 oz) package pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes then drained
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
3/4 cup old fashioned oats (use gluten free if needed)
3/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Coating

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy free if vegan)
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Prepare the base mixture: Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. In a food processor, combine almond butter, soaked and drained dates, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, oats, unsweetened flaked coconut, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Process until everything is well combined and the mixture sticks together when pressed between your fingers.
Form the bites: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the mixture into 17 even portions. Roll each portion into a ball and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
Freeze to set: Place the baking sheet with the rolled bites in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe dish, combine dark chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Coat the energy bites: Either drizzle the melted chocolate over each bite or dunk each bite into the chocolate. Place the coated bites back on the baking sheet.
Freeze again: Return the chocolate-coated bites to the freezer for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Storage: Store the Almond Joy Energy Bites in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.

Notes

Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free snack.
Ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free to keep the bites vegan friendly.
Dates should be fresh or properly soaked to ensure the mixture binds well.
These bites can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
You can customize by adding chopped nuts or a pinch of sea salt on top after chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Almond Joy, Energy Bites, No Bake Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Vegan Snacks, Gluten Free Energy Bites