No Bake Brownie Energy Bites
Recipes | June 6, 2016
These No Bake Brownie Energy Bites are made with only 5 ingredients, vegan and gluten-free and are a perfect quick healthy breakfast or snack!
Things I love about summer: flip flops, grilling, summer fruits, and no bake treats. No bake treats made with 5 main ingredients, in 10 minutes, that will add no extra heat to your already hot summer home AND that taste like brownies! Sounds pretty perfect right? Case in point: these No Bake Brownie Energy Bites also known as bliss balls. P.S. I’ve already made these three times and it’s not even summer.
Let’s back up a bit: I am really, really bad at making breakfast on time: true story! It’s not that I try and skip it, but I seem to find a ton of excuses early in the morning. Extra sleep, fantasising about loaded waffles, promising myself I will have a protein smoothie. When I make make-ahead treats however like these brownies bites, pumpkin pie overnight oats, banana oat breakfast cookies or oat waffles, I am totally on top of my on-time breakfast time.
I’ve been making these bites consistently for a year now. It’s safe to say that not only do they always prove to be easy and convenient, but they taste absolutely amazing, like little chewy and fudgy brownie bites. You won’t even realise they’re made with total whole food ingredients and filled with tons of energy. The main sweetener here are dates, which are naturally sweet, chewy and loaded with tons of nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as fibre, vitamin A and vitamin K.
I made these recently again in my healthy plane travel snacks post and for my last trip to Salt Lake City and they really helped not only to keep hunger at bay, but also to help stave off the sweet sugary treats in the airport. I randomly added in some coconut then and knew I had to add them permanently to the ingredient list for these babies. Truthfully, when is coconut not the perfect addition? They not only added another layer of flavour, but make the outer layer of these brownies even cuter and pretty heavenly-looking.
Win, win.
In synopsis, these bites are:
Chocolate-y
Coconut-y
Chewy
Sweet
Cute and
Addictive!
Put them on your to make list for this summer. Put them in a coconut (I am convinced they taste better that way) and eat as much as you like. I promise, you won’t be able to stop at just one.
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No Bake Brownie Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup dates (Medjool), chopped
- 1/3 cup + 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Grind the walnuts and almonds in a food processor, until a dough starts to form. Add the dates, cocoa powder, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes and salt and process until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough.
- Roll the mixture into round balls using the help of saran wrap (wrap it around the bites to form a circle), until all the mixture is finished.
- Roll the balls in the last ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes.
- Place in the fridge for at least an hour, then enjoy!
NOTES
This recipe is raw, gluten free and vegan. If you’re using regular dates, you may need to soak them a bit since they’re drier than Medjool dates.
HOW TO STORE
You can store these brownie bites in the fridge in a zipped or air tight tupperware container for at least 3 weeks if the dates are fresh.
If you try these No Bake Brownie Energy Bites please let me know in the comment section below, or tag me on instagram with the hashtag #jessicainthekitchen! For more exclusive recipes follow me on Instagram AND on Snapchat: jessinkitchen.
by Jessica
These are the kind of snacks I am loving at the moment. So much cheaper than buying the store bought ones too.
Thanks Dannii!!
I have all these ingredients on hand and my kids would LOVE these. Might have to make these today!
Thanks Maryea!!
Girl, these look a-mah-zing!!!! I love that you served them in a coconut. It looks very summery and tropical!
Thanks Olivia!!
Oh how I just love little bites like this!! And with chocolate?? Even better! Love these photos too – gorgeous!!
Aw thanks so much Ashley!!
No-bake treats are one of my most loved things about summer, too! I’m loving this brownie version, Jessica! I think I would have a hard time not eating this all…looks SO good!
Thanks so much Gayle!!
Jessica, as always, I am floored by your beautiful photos. These must be the most gorgeous no bake bites I’ve ever seen. I can see why they’re also called bliss bites. 🙂 I’m feeling pretty blissful looking at these right now! Oh, Jess, I am so there with you on all of that breakfast business. But I would definitely be doing breakfast like, only a million times better if I had these! And oh YES on adding coconut. What are no bake bites, really, without coconut? I always love how naturally sweet that ingredient is. Now all I have to do is find a coconut that someone has opened for me to place these into… 😉 Have a great weekend, J! Pinning!
Awww thanks so much D!
I made these this weekend and they were delicious!
Hi Maria,
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!! Thanks SO much for letting me know! 🙂
Hi Maria,
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks so much for your feedback!
hi,
these are DELISH, but I couldn’t get the coconut to stick to the outside, what is the trick?
Hi Curbie the Cook,
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them! There’s no trick actually – my bites were a bit sticky freshly made, and I just rolled them in the coconut. Just ensure the bites are room temperature and it should stick!
Why do you use both almonds and walnuts? I use just walnuts in my recipe.
Hey Miriam! I like the different oils that both of the nuts provide, their nutrition and their different flavours!
These are easy to make, I had all the ingredients in my house and everyone loves them!
Hi Michelle, so glad to hear that and so happy everyone loved them! Thanks for the feedback!
I made these energy balls and add just a teaspoon of raw honey and two drops of almond extract. So delicious!
Hi Roxanne,
YUM! Thanks for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed!
The brownies look so good, thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try to make it at the weekend.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy!! ?
How many weight watcher points are they? thanks Deb.
Hi Deb! I’m not sure but you can calculate the amounts here: https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594
I tried making these and the mixture is really dry, when I roll into balls they crumble. Any suggestions?
Hi Chris,
That hasn’t happened to me before, but it might be because your dates may be a bit dry, which can happen sometimes if you use regular dates vs Medjool dates. You can try setting the mixture in the fridge for a bit, about 15 minutes, then try rolling again. You could also add a little bit of coconut oil, like one or two teaspoons, blend the mix again, and try again. I hope that helps!
Ah! I’m in love with these yummy bites! ? I couldn’t find any unsweetened coconut so I added 1/4 cup of old fashioned oats and they were still awesome. I know I’ll make these again and again.
Hey Michelle,
I am so happy to hear that! Oats was a great sub idea! Thanks so much for your feedback! 🙂
Made these without the coconut and they are delish! Thank you!
So happy you enjoyed Stephanie!! You’re so welcome!
I just made these as a birthday treat for a Vegan friend and they’re so good I’ve almost eaten the entire batch! Will be making these again and often!
HI JEssica
I loved this recipe will def try This and am sure my kids will love it too.. just wanted to check if you wiuosbhave the macros of the same ☺
Hi Deepa,
Thank you so much!! I actually don’t know the macros for this but I’m sure you could calculate them here: http://www.malzisfit.com/how-to-measure-a-serving-of-a-recipe-in-myfitnesspal-for-iifym/ I hope that helps and that you enjoy!!
Thanks for the recipe! I’ve made these twice, using regular dates. The second time, I was out of pecans so I used 1 c. almonds. They didn’t stick together very well, so I added a little coconut oil. Both times they were very good!
Hi Michelle,
So happy to hear you enjoyed these so much! Love your changes too. Thanks for your feedback!!
I used cashews and pistachios instead of almonds and they were delicious! I’ve made some more today for a weekend picnic! Love them! Thank you for sharing! X
So happy to hear Yasmin!! SO glad you enjoyed it and you’re so welcome – thanks for your feedback!!
i really am not a big fan of coconut. what can i use instead
Hey Aviva,
You can just leave it out!!
Hi. My sister posted the recipe for the no bake energy balls and I wasn’t sure how they were going to taste. I tried them and I will have to say they are delicious!!! They taste like little pieces of brownie!!! Making more now. Thanks for the recipe!!
Hey Sandy,
Yay!! So happy to hear that! Yes I love these so much – healthy and still like little brownies!! Thanks so much for your feedback and you’re so welcome!!
The brownie energy bites are Soooo Delicious!
Thank you for your creative and healthy recipes.
The brownie energy bites are Soooo Delicious!
Thank you for your creative and healthy recipes.
? How many calories in one energy bliss ball
Thank you
I made these Brownie Bites in my “Nutri Bullet”! Worked beautifully, and they taste delicious. Thank You!
Absolutely amazing! I am baffled at how easy, quickly and above all super tasty these are! Thanks!
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! (Although I admit I used sweetened coconut.. it was finishing an open bag!)
These are DELICIOUS!! So glad I made these!!
Could I use prunes instead of dates?
Hi Jessica,
You should be able to! I haven’t tried that yet, but it should work!
Jessica, i am a regular follower of your blog. I really appreciate your hard work.
Thank you so much!!
Scrumptious. I used coarse almond meal instead of walnuts and it worked well.
Thank you! I’m glad it worked well!
These are the only treats that my Diabetic husband requests for me to make. Great recipe.
Wow thank you so much for the kind comment Leeland! We’re so happy that you both enjoy them!
How msny calories are in chocolate energy brownie bites???
Hi Denise,
I’m not sure but you can calculate it on https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
Made these for my healthy eating kick 14 year old grandson’s birthday. I think he will love the,, I did!
Yay I’m so happy to hear that Pat! I hope he does!!
This looks so good! Do you make any other types of energy bites with this base of nuts and dates?
Thanks Suzanne! Yes I do have a few more: https://jessicainthekitchen.com/?s=energy+bites&post_type=post
Brownie bites are a hit. I also made them again with some cherries infused with juice. YUM!!!!
Hi Allison,
Yay I am so happy to hear that! The cherries is such a great idea!!
These were excellent! Really easy and tasted exactly like a brownie but without the guilt 🙂
Definite repeat!!
We’re glad you like it Clara! Thank you for this kind comment!
Do you know how many calories are in the brownie bites?
Hi Gloria we haven’t gotten to calculate the calories for this recipe yet, but its on our list! If you need the information now you could use this website which can be useful https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/ . I hope this helps.
these are so good that my neighbor who is very traditional Mexican wanted to come and learn how to make them. Now she can cook, don’t get me wrong…it’s just that they are delicious and satisfying. I altered them a tad with 1 T coconut oil and 1/2 t vanilla the second time cause I found the coconut stuck to them better that way and they roll a bit easier. Thanks for the nummy snacks. I’m gonna check a few other of your recipes!
Wow this is nice to see we really smiled while we read this one. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment Randy.
For adult style: add raw cocoa nibs (rough ground or whole) and/or fresh, finely ground coffee beans.
For nut-free: leave out nuts and augment shredded coconut
These brownies are so fast and easy to make, also very very delicious!!!! My husband and I munch on these before bed sometimes!!
Hi Maria! We’re so happy that both you and your husband enjoyed our recipe! Thank you so much for your kind words!
These were delicious! Thank you for including the tip about soaking non- Medjool dates!I soaked Barhi dates in hot water and it turned out delicious!
Hi Jacqueline! We’re so glad that you enjoyed it and read it! Thank you for your kind words!
I made these today… absolutely love them! Except the coconut didn’t stay on the balls when I rolled them….
Hey Carole,
So happy to hear that you enjoyed and thanks for your comment! Sometimes if your dates aren’t as sticky or fresh that might affect how the coconut sticks to them. Hope that helps!
How many calories in one ball?
Hi Sherry! We haven’t gotten to calculate the calories for this recipe yet, but its on our list! If you need the information now you could use this website which can be useful https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/
I hope this helps.
These are fantastic! Never been inspired to leave a comment before. These brownie bites keep me on track when I get a sweet tooth. Thanks so much!
We’re happy you enjoyed it Carolyn! Thanks for sharing!
These sound amazing! You had me at “no bake” and “brownie.” 🙂
Thank you so much Suzanne!
My daughter is allergic to walnuts, would you suggest another nut combo or just sub with extra almonds?
Hi Eva,
Yes you can just use extra almonds! I hope that helps and that you enjoy!
Hi Jessica! These sound terrific and I was with you right up until the coconut. Is it mandatory? (I’m not a fan of it.)
Hi Laura thank you so much for your kind words! Fortunately coconuts are not mandatory. We hope you enjoy!