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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Snacks Β» Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Bites

    ★★★★★ from 3 reviews

    Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Bites

    Published Jul 2, 2013 Β· Modified Mar 14, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 26 Comments

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    Wait--you mean you DIDN'T want me to post super ugly fuzzy brown balls instead of a festive 4th of July recipe today?!

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    My bad. I thought you'd be over all the strawberry and blueberry cheesecakes by now.

    Soooo my food processor decided to make the terrible decision to stop working. Tear. It's really quite odd. I mean it still spins, but super slowly... basically too slowly to chop anything up. Leave it to my handy dandy food processor to break right when I want to whip up something snackable and sweet (without lots of sugar). Remember my sugar probs? Dates to the rescue. They're nature's candy! Stuff one with almond butter and thank me later. I had to soak mine in a bowl of warm water for a couple hours so they would be soft enough to blend up in my Magic Bullet, but if you have a normally functioning food processor or fabulous blender, then you shouldn't have to soak the dates.

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    I made a similar version of these last week and I absolutely died for them right out of the freezer; so feel free to store them there or in the fridge. Let's talk stats. These little bites of energy pack a serious nutritional punch. Each tasty bite has less than 100 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein and 2.6 grams of fiber. Did I mention they have no added sugar? Energy and nutrition bars on the market today are filled with high fructose corn syrup, artifical sweeteners and preservatives. Blech. They're more like candy bars with a bit of protein. These babies, on the other hand, are bursting with wholesome ingredients that taste pretty darn delish, too. They may not be the prettiest little things, but I promise you'll recognize every single ingredient on the list.

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    Eat one before a workout or as an easy mid-day snack. Eat two for breakfast with some eggies or a green smoothie. Ohhhhh the possibilites.

    Just call 'em nature's coffee.

    Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Bites

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    Chocolate Chia Peanut Butter Bites

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 13 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • ⅓ cup walnuts
    • ¾ cup pitted dates (about 13 dates)
    • ⅔ cup old-fashioned oats
    • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 3 tbsp peanut butter
    • dash of salt

    Instructions

    1. Pulse walnuts in blender or food processor until they reach a fine crumb. Pour walnut crumbs into a medium mixing bowl.
    2. Blend dates until they reach a paste-like consistency. Add to bowl.
    3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
    4. Form into about 13 bites. Store bites in refrigerator or freezer.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Nancy Burke says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      These chocolate chia peanut butter bites are delicious. I didn't have any dates so I substituted organic raisins. Turned out perfect. Would like to know nutritional information, calories, fat, etc.

      Reply
    2. Nancy Burke says

      August 17, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      These are absolutely delicious and no added sugar! I need to know nutritional information, calories, fat, etc.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        August 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm

        So glad you liked them! I don't have nutrition for these (just started doing it for recipes in 2020) but feel free to enter it into a free online nutrition calculator. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Bobbye Jones says

      July 02, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      I made the chocolate chia peanut butter bites. They are delicious! I would like to know how many calories are in one of the bites.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Dorothy says

      June 24, 2020 at 3:40 am

      Sound delicious. Do you have the nutritional information, especially sugars? Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Brandi says

      June 03, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      These look very yummy! Is there anything I could substitute for the oats? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 04, 2014 at 11:03 am

        Hmmm maybe almond meal? Hope it works out!!

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      July 11, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      OH my goodness.... thank you for this!!! Making them tonight.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 11, 2013 at 1:14 pm

        Welcome! They're pretty yum, especially right out of the freezer.

        Reply
    7. Beth says

      July 06, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      You make the best healthy desserts. Your site is my go-to site when it comes to good 'treat' ideas. Some other sites have good ideas but when I put them into action, the end result is blah, whereas your recipes actually turn out really flavorful! Also, your personality really shines through your writing. Stay true! : )

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis @ Hummusapien says

        July 06, 2013 at 7:24 pm

        Your comment made my day, Beth! You're too sweet. I'm overjoyed that you're enjoying the healthy dessert recipes. Let me know if you try anything else that you like! Thanks so much for reading!

        Reply
    8. Honey What's Cooking says

      July 03, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      these look like little munchkin bites.. love the addition of chia seeds... and of course dates to make them sweeter. nicely done.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:42 pm

        The chia seeds add a fabulous texture (plus tons of nutrition, of course)!

        Reply
    9. Rose @LoseBellyFatBeRipped says

      July 03, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      So glad I found you through pins on pintrest... so many yummy and healthy recipes here... can't wait to start trying them!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        Aww thanks, Rose! So glad you found me too πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says

      July 03, 2013 at 9:36 am

      I love nut balls like these! Dates and nutbutter....perfect combo!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        Thanks, Kim! It's def a killer combo in my book.

        Reply
    11. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      July 03, 2013 at 8:54 am

      Yes...I love energy bite! I can't wait to try this recipe out. They look awesome!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:44 pm

        I know you love a good energy bite πŸ™‚ These are right up your alley girlfriend.

        Reply
        • Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

          July 04, 2013 at 10:02 am

          hehehe...they certainly are! πŸ˜‰

          Reply
    12. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 03, 2013 at 3:05 am

      Blueberry and strawberry cheesecake may tout the US flag colors but the chocolate and peanut butter combo has "America" written all over it...I'd say this is rather ideal for July 4th tomorrow...or any other day of the year ;)!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:45 pm

        Couldn't have said it better myself! They're so totally patriotic, too πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      July 02, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Who needs 4th of July recipes when you can have chocolate AND peanut butter?! These sound tasty :).

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:44 pm

        Agreed! Ugly brown balls for the win!

        Reply
    14. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      July 02, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      These look delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 03, 2013 at 7:44 pm

        Oh they SO are!

        Reply

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