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Second breakfast · Afternoon snack

Date and cashew bites

About 210 kcal, 5 g of protein, 24 g of carbs, and 11 g of fat per serving. Great for a second breakfast or afternoon snack, and takes about 15 min to prepare.

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Date and cashew energy balls - about 210 kcal per serving
210kcal
5 gprotein (9% of energy)
24 gcarbs
11 gfat
4 gfiber
15 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Dried dates20 g
  • Cashews15 g
  • Oats10 g (about 1½ tablespoons)
  • Shredded coconut5 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Seasonings and extras: cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cover the dates with hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. Finely grind the cashews and oats, add the dates and a pinch of cinnamon, and blend until the mixture is sticky.
  3. With damp hands, shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in shredded coconut.
  4. Chill the balls in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

Make several batches at once—the balls will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories210 kcal
Protein4.9 g
Carbs23.6 g
of which sugars14 g
Fiber3.9 g
Fat10.5 g
of which saturated4.1 g
Salt0 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 9% of the energy, carbs 45%, and fat 45%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

You’ll find this recipe in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with servings tailored to the plan’s calorie content:

Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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