5 Ingredient brownie energy bites
These 5 ingredient brownie energy bites are the perfect fuel for a busy day.
They are also perfect for a lazy day when your lying in bed and watching Netflix. In fact, they’re pretty darn good on any occasion. Let’s be honest, is there a day where gooey fudgey brownies aren’t perfect?
These 5 ingredient brownie energy bites are so easy to make and come together in ten minutes! All you need is a food processor. I love to make a big batch of these at the beginning of the week and keep them in my fridge for those days when I’m on the go, need some fuel for the gym, or am just in the mood for something sweet. These brownie energy bites also freeze well, so you can keep a batch in your freezer and defrost as needed!
I love adding flax seeds and chia seeds to my energy bites for some added health benefits such as omegas, and extra protein. The chia seeds also expand in your stomach which helps keep you feeling satisfied.
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5 Ingredient brownie energy bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Description
Enjoy these brownie energy bites guilt-free throughout the day!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups medjool dates
- 1 cup walnuts+1/2 cup crushed walnuts for rolling
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and blend until combined.
- Your dough should be moist enough that you can form balls with it. (If your dough feels too crumby, you can simply add 1 tbsp almond milk and pulse)
- Place crushed walnuts in a small bowl.
- Roll your dough into equal sized balls, rolling in your bowl of crushed walnuts to coat.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
*I recommend medjool dates for this recipe, however you can alternatively use regular dates that have been soaked in hot water for 5 minutes. (This will help make them sticky so your bites bind together)
Hi, I’m about to make these. Can I use ground chia?
These energy bites look delicious. I like that they freeze too. I like to put frozen items in the children’s lunchboxes and then they are thawed, yet fresh, by the time they get to them. I will make some of these tomorrow. Yum.
Hi Edwina,
Thank you! That’s a great idea to pre-freeze them and then put them in a lunch box. I may try that myself when I’m on the go!
I absolutely love energy bites! Your brownie version looks just delicious! I love the simple & healthy ingredients. My son would love these 🙂
Thanks Melissa! I love keeping a batch of these in my fridge. They’re perfect to grab and go when your in a rush!
Beautiful images Jess, and love your simple recipe! Have a beautiful day! Dee xx
Thanks Dee! Have a lovey day too!
I’d love to give these a go for kids lunch boxes. Could you substitue seeds for the nuts? Thanks
Hi Pauline, you absolutely can! You can also play around and try different nuts if you prefer using almonds or pecans over walnuts!