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Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

February 2, 2018 Updated: August 17, 2019 By Leanne 40 Comments

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Snacking my way into the weekend with these Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites. Nut-free, with sunflower seeds and quinoa flakes, these bites are super chocolatey and incredibly easy to make!

Overhead view of Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites in a white bowl.

We are finally out of January and heading towards spring! Okay, it’s only early February, so I know I’m getting ahead of myself. But we can start saying that spring is next month and that’s definitely something to smile about! 😉

And perhaps what’s more exciting is that February brings with it lots of food-related celebrations like the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day. The month of savoury snacks and sweet treats is here!

Dried cherries in a white dish.

So what are your plans for this Sunday’s Super Bowl? Are you a die-hard football fan, or are you in it for the snacks, commercials and half-time show? Or do you even know the Super Bowl is this Sunday? 😉

To be honest, if it wasn’t for my husband, I probably wouldn’t know it was this Sunday. I “watch” the Super Bowl every year with him, but I’m in it for the food and the show. Sadly, I continue to know next to nothing about football!

Ingredients to make Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites arranged individual dishes.

But snacks? I know my snacks! For certain, I’ll be whipping up this hummus for Sunday’s festivities, and maybe even this vegetarian chili (which will double as my lunch for the week!). And for a healthier treat, I’ll have a batch of these Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites ready to go.

Side view of Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites in a white bowl.

If you’ve been following along for a while, you may have noticed I have a slight obsession with energy bites. While I have a few different recipes on the blog, chocolate hazelnut bites are probably my favourite, followed closely by these baked pineapple coconut bites.

But all of my energy bites contain nuts and nut butters, and with so many people experiencing nut allergies these days, I felt inspired to create a recipe that was nut-free. And that’s how these Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites came to be!

All you need is a food processor and some key ingredients like medjool dates, dried tart cherries, sunflower seeds, sunflower seed butter, quinoa flakes and cocoa.

Up-close view of a pile of Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites in a white bowl.

These bites aren’t overly sweet, but the hint of cocoa and the tart cherries totally remind me of a black forest cake. And they include lots of clean eating ingredients, so they make a great mid-day snack or post-supper treat.

If you make these Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Or take a photo and post it to Instagram. Just be sure to tag @crumbtopbaking so I see it!

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

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  • Author: Leanne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus time for dates to soak)
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14
  • Category: Snack; Dessert
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Made with sunflower seeds, quinoa flakes, seed butter, dates and cocoa, these Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites are nut-free, chocolatey and super easy to make!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 tbsp hot water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1/4 cup dried tart cherries (unsweetened or sweetened)
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or pumpkin seed butter)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a small dish, combine the chopped dates with the hot water and vanilla and let soak for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add the date mixture (including the liquid) to a food processor, along with all the other ingredients, except the chocolate chips. Process on high until well combined but with some chunks of seeds and cherries remaining. This should only take a minute or two. You may need to stop the processor a few times to scrape down the sides or break apart the mixture. Add the chocolate chips and pulse for a few seconds. Roll the mixture into 12-14 balls. You can eat them right away or place them in the fridge to firm up a bit!
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for later enjoyment.

Notes

  1. The dates soften up in the hot water, which makes them easier to process in the food processor.
  2. The energy bite mixture will be sticky, so you may need to rinse your hands with warm water a few times while rolling them.

Keywords: chocolate, cherry, energy bites, healthy snack

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  1. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    February 8, 2018 at 12:20 am

    i love chocolate + cherries (cherry garcia ice cream is one of my favorite flavors!) together, so i bet i’d love these too (: and haha i think i saw a combined minute of the superbowl between the peaks i got while out for lunch at a poke place and playing games at an arcade.

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    • Leanne says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks Heather! I didn’t actually watch much of the game either! Sounds like you had a great Super Bowl Sunday 😉

      Reply
  2. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    February 7, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    I LOVE football, but I get just as excited for Super Bowl snacks as I do for the game :). These little bites of yumminess would have been perfect on Sunday but they’ll be just as delicious this weekend when I’m mourning the end of football season instead of actually watching a game, haha!

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    • Leanne says

      February 9, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      Haha! Thanks Kelsie. Hope this weekend isn’t too difficult for you! 😉

      Reply
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