Appetizer for 16
Brownie Date Energy Bites
Blend dates, seeds, cacao, vanilla, salt, and milk, then shape the mixture into chilled brownie-style snack bites.
$1.47for 4 servings
$0.37 per serving$1.47 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksGame day
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soft medjool dates
- 3/4 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
Steps
- Add the dates, pepitas, hemp seeds, cacao powder, vanilla, and salt to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky, crumbly dough, adding the milk as needed.
- Roll the mixture into 16 small balls with your hands.
- Chill the bites for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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