Dark Chocolate & Nut Energy Bites
No-bake dark chocolate and nut energy bites sweetened only with dates, a make-ahead snack with almonds, walnuts and cashews for a small treat.
- Make-ahead
- No-cook
- Vegetarian
Why you'll love this
Fudgy, chocolatey and made in a food processor with no baking, these bites satisfy a sweet craving, and a batch in the fridge means a snack is always ready.
Good for: Snack · Sweet treat · Make-ahead · On-the-go · Trying to conceive
Total Time
30 min
Serves
10 people
Calories
100 kcal
Nutrition highlights
Estimated, per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fibre2 g
- Magnesium25 mg
- Potassium180 mg
- Calcium35 mg
Why it can be useful when trying to conceive
While trying to conceive, it helps to have snacks you can reach for instead of biscuits or shop sweets. These bites are sweetened only with dates and are mostly nuts and fruit, so one or two fit into a balanced diet as a treat.
Energy
Dates give these bites their sweetness and chewy bind, so each small ball is a quick source of energy for a mid-afternoon slump.
From: dates
Healthy fats
Almonds, walnuts and cashews make up much of each bite, adding healthy fats and crunch that make it more filling than a plain sweet.
From: mixed nuts
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Nutrient amounts are estimates, and your doctor may recommend supplements (such as folic acid or iron) that food alone does not replace.
Ingredients
What's in it
- Dates, pitted – 1 cup
- Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) – 1/2 cup
- Dark chocolate (70%+), melted – 2 tbsp
- Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp
- Pinch of salt
Easy substitutions
Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) → Roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Makes the bites nut-free while keeping the crunch and healthy fats.
How to make it
- 1
Pulse dates and mixed nuts in a food processor until finely chopped and sticky.
- 2
Add melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt; pulse again until combined.
- 3
Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- 4
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set before serving or storing.
Pregnancy-friendly tips
- Keep them in an airtight box in the fridge; they stay firm there and are easy to grab on the way out.
- Stick to one or two at a time, and pair with a glass of milk or a handful of roasted chana if you want a snack that lasts longer.
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well so the mixture sticks together.
Safety note
- Dates are high in natural sugar, so if you have diabetes or later develop gestational diabetes, count these as a sweet and check portions with your dietitian.
Contains: Tree nuts, Milk, Soy
Frequently asked questions
Do these bites have caffeine?
A little, from the dark chocolate and cocoa. Spread over ten bites it is a very small amount each, but it does count towards your daily caffeine total if you eat several.
How long do they keep?
About a week in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze them and thaw a few at a time.
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