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S'mores Energy Bites

Servings 18 bites
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup cashews, salted
  • 4 sheets graham crackers
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 milk chocolate bar, broken into smaller pieces <1.55 oz bar>

Instructions
 

  • Combine dates, cashews, graham crackers, and maple syrup in a food processor. Break up the graham crackers into small pieces for easier blending. Process until ingredients combine and a ball is formed.
  • Remove the dough from the food processor. Place it in a bowl. If your dough is hot from the food processor, allow it to cool before adding the next ingredients.
  • With your clean hands, mix in mini marshmallows and broken pieces of the chocolate bar.
  • Roll into 18 - 20 balls. If your hands get sticky, wash them off and try again. Pro tip, cool your hands with ice before rolling them or spray your hands with a small amount of oil.
  • Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

Other Thoughts
  • If your dates are old or very hard, you will need to soften them up before blending them in the food processor. You can do this by putting them in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 - 2 Tbsp water and microwaving them until soft, for about a minute. Drain off all the excess water before blending.
  • If you do not have a food processor, these will be difficult to make! I've heard of people making them in their blender, but that sounds like a sticky mess. Let me know if you master the non-food processor ways! 
  • If you need these gluten-free, just use your favorite gluten-free grahams. 
 
Athletes: Enjoy 2-4 of these for a snack in between meals to keep the hungriest away.
Healthy Eating: Eat 1-2 of these as a snack in between meals or when you are craving something sweet, for a healthier alternative.
Kids: Well, my kids ate all of these in under 2 days, so I'm going to take a guess that your kids will enjoy these as a snack, too!