No-Bake Energy Bites with Ginger, Turmeric, Almonds, and Espresso

snack week quick and healthy healthy coffee peanut butter almond coconut seed ginger snack back to school

Rhoda Boone

Makes about 3 dozen bites

Source

Ingredients

3/4 cup dark chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 1/2 cups pitted dates (preferably Medjool)

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup creamy almond butter

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Method

If using, pulse espresso beans in a food processor until very finely ground. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or plate; set aside.

Pulse coconut, almonds, and pumpkin seeds in food processor until very coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Pulse dates in food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of bowl and add chia seeds. With the motor running, slowly stream in 1/4 cup very hot water and process until a paste forms. Add almond butter, ginger, turmeric, and salt; process until very smooth. Add coconut mixture and pulse until just combined.

Scoop date mixture by the level tablespoon, roll into balls in between palms, then roll in reserved chopped espresso beans, pressing slightly to adhere. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or plate and chill at least 1 hour.

Bites can be made 7 days ahead. Chill in an airtight container, or freeze up to 3 months.