4-Ingredient No-Bake Coffee Energy Bites

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These 4-Ingredient No-Bake Coffee Energy Bites are the dream vegan treats for coffee lovers and busy folks alike. Packed with bold coffee flavor, natural sweetness, and wholesome ingredients, they have the perfect balance of taste and nutrition—all without turning on the oven.

a 45 degree close up angle view of stacked coffee energy bites

Packed with protein, fiber, and of course, a healthy dose of caffeine, these bite-sized sweet snacks are perfect for busy mornings or mid-afternoon slumps. With just four power-packed basics, you can whip up a batch in minutes and have a delicious pick-me-up on hand whenever you need it.

Hence, if you are coffee lover and are looking for a quick and easy snack that’s both energizing and satisfying, this plant-based coffee energy bites recipe will keep you fueled all day long.

Why homemade energy bites?

They are packed with balanced macronutrients and micronutrients. They are convenient and portable and ready for snacking guilt-free any time of the day. Moreover, if we make energy balls at home, we know what goes into the recipe and we have the choice of making them healthy and delicious as per our requirements.

Why snack on energy balls?

They consists of complex carbohydrates and fiber which are slow release energy thereby giving power and fuel to your body for longer time.

Why you will love this recipe

Vegan, dairy free and gluten free
Oil-free and refined sugar free
Healthy and nutritious
Easy, quick and no baking required

Ingredients

Ingredients notes

Dates – Mejdool dates with no seeds or any pitted dates work here. They are high in fiber and potassium and are great energy booster. They are great source of B vitamins and helps in weight management too.

Hempseeds – They are plant-based protein source that helps in promoting good digestion and heart health. Being a rich source of gamma-linolenic acids which is omega-6 fatty acids, hempseeds are known to reduce the symptoms of PMS.

Coffee – I used instant coffee powder to elevate the taste and make this recipe simple and quick. However, any espresso powder or ground coffee of your choice works here.

front view of stacked coffee energy bites.

For detailed measurements of ingredients, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Firstly, in a food processor, I combined dates, hempseeds, coffee powder and salt.

all the ingredients in the food processor.

Secondly, I processed it until a dough formed. This step took me about 3-4 minutes.

dough forming stage in the food processor.

Thereafter, I removed the blade from the food processor. Then, I scooped a portion of the dough and made round balls between my palms.

round ball made from the dough in the food processor.

After that, I placed them, on a flat board and let them settle for couple of minutes to firm up.

top view of coffee energy bites on a wooden board.

Lastly, I garnished them and enjoyed one immediately and saved the rest for later use.

The soft chewy texture with the bold flavors and the perfect sweetness, these coffee bites were outstanding. These were almost melt-in-mouth and satisfying at the same time.

Serving tips

These are perfect to pair with your breakfast or to enjoy for mid-day slump. I personally, enjoy them as my pre-workout snack. These are great guilt-free dessert to satisfy sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals.

Storage tips

These can be refrigerated in an airtight container in a single layer for about 2 weeks.

Expert tips

It is important to let everything blend continuously in the food processor until a dough starts to form. This helps in binding and shaping.
Make sure to start forming the balls immediately without letting them dry. Hence, the dough should be sticky.
Make sure to use room temperature dates for easy blending and shaping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use freshly brewed coffee?

I would recommend using dry coffee powder because too much liquid may not help with binding.

Can I add nuts?

Yes! Feel free to add nuts of your choice but make sure that the nuts do not dry out the dough. Hence, you may add 1/4 cup of any type of raw nuts.

Are these healthy?

Yes! These are high in fiber and other vitamins and minerals. Hence, these can be enjoyed everyday in the right portion.

a hand picking up one of the energy balls.

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