What kind of dates work best for the caramel layer?

For the best caramel texture, use gooey dates. If your dates are drier, soak them in water beforehand until they become more moist and pliable.

Can I use a different nut butter for the chocolate layer?

Yes, if your walnut butter is too thick, or if you prefer, you can use any other liquid-y nut or seed butter you have on hand for the chocolate layer.

How long do these energy bites need to freeze?

These Freezer Fudge Energy Bites need to freeze until solid, which typically takes at least a couple of hours to achieve the desired firm consistency.

How should I store these Freezer Fudge Energy Bites?

Since these bites are designed to be frozen until solid, they should be stored in the freezer in an airtight container to maintain their firm texture.

Is the cacao based superfood powder essential for the chocolate layer?

While the cacao based superfood powder adds flavor and nutrients, you can likely substitute it with regular unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate taste, though the nutritional profile may differ.

11 years ago

Freezer Fudge Energy Bites
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

EE By: Emily von Euw

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Close-up of two-layer Freezer Fudge Energy Bites, showing a light brown date caramel base topped with a dark chocolate layer, perhaps in mini cupcake liners or cut into squares on a plate.

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Freezer Fudge Energy Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

YUUUUMMMMM. These are pretty plain to look at but the flavor is unreal. They are oh-so-gooey, sweet, and easy to grab as you're about to start a workout or head out the door. Or at any moment. Of course, they're also good for you.

Ingredients You Need for Freezer Fudge Energy Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Caramel layer:

1 cup gooey dates
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder

Chocolate layer:

1/4 cup walnut butter
1 scoop cacao based superfood powder
1 teaspoon water, if needed

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How to Prepare Freezer Fudge Energy Bites [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To make the caramel:

Pit the dates then mash them with the water and vanilla until you get a thick caramel-y mixture. You NEED gooey dates for this, otherwise: try soaking drier dates in water until they get more moist. Press this mixture into cupcake papers or a small lined baking pan.

To make the chocolate:

Stir all the ingredients together until smooth. If your walnut butter is very thick, you will have to add some water. Otherwise: use any other nut or see butter you have that is liquid-y. Scoop this mixture on top of the caramel layer and freeze until solid (a couple hours at least).

Notes

You can use cacao, carob or cocoa powder instead of the superfood powder if ya want, you can use vanilla extract instead of vanilla powder, and you can use any nut or seed butter instead of walnut butter.