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Dirty Chai Cashew Energy Bites

These energy bites taste just like a dirty chai latte and they're fantastic to make for meal prep for easy, healthy snacks and dessert during the week! They're gluten free and refined sugar free as well!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 bites
Author Molly | Spices in My DNA

Ingredients

For the bites

  • 1 1/2 cups medjool dates (18-20 dates), packed then pitted
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2-1 tablespoon hot water (if needed)

For the coating

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

  1. Add cashews, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, ginger, salt and chia seeds to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the dates and blend until mixture forms a "dough." If it seems too dry, add ½ tablespoon of hot water and blend again. If it still needs more, add another ½ tablespoon of water and pulse until mixture comes together.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the cacao or cocoa powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, and cardamom.

  3. Form mixture into balls and roll in spice mixture, dusting off excess. Should make about 10-15 bites depending on their size. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week!