Diet & Healthy
Caramel Almond Cashew Bites, Chewy and Firm Without Refined Sugar
Prep
15 min
Servings
15
Level
Easy
This energy-packed snack combines the savory flavor of roasted cashews with the natural sweetness of date-and-honey caramel, without a single grain of refined sugar. The texture is chewy on the outside and slightly crunchy on the inside thanks to the chopped almond coating, making it a perfect companion for work or a post-workout snack. It's easy to make with no oven required—just mix, shape, and chill.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 15
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2 Add the dates to a food processor and process for 1-2 minutes until they form a sticky paste like caramel.
- 3 Transfer the date paste to a large bowl, then add the chopped cashews, chopped almonds, instant oats, ground cinnamon, and fine salt. Mix well with your hands or a spatula until all the ingredients come together into a dough that can be shaped.
- 4 Pour the honey and melted coconut oil into the dough, then knead by hand for 2-3 minutes until the dough is firm, sticky, and easy to shape (if it's too dry, add another 1/2 tsp of honey).
- 5 Take about 1 heaping tbsp of dough and roll it between your palms into a firm ball about 3 cm (1.2 inches) in diameter. Repeat until the dough is used up; this should yield 14-16 balls.
- 6 Roll each ball over dried shredded coconut until the surface is evenly coated.
- 7 Arrange the balls in an airtight container lined with parchment paper, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the texture becomes firmer and set before serving.
💡 Tips
• Use soft, sticky Medjool dates so the dough comes together easily without needing any extra sweetener
• Store in the freezer for up to 1 month; let sit for 5 minutes before eating so the texture becomes soft again
• If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the dates with a knife, then knead by hand with your fingers lightly moistened with water
• Swap the almonds for unsalted roasted peanuts for a more budget-friendly flavor variation
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
95
Calories (kcal)
2 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
11 g
Carbs
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