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Mango-Date Energy Bites

A close-up view of mango-date energy bites

Dotdash Meredith

Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 20

Ingredients

2 cups pitted whole dates
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup dried mango or other dried fruit
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Process dates, cashews, mango (or other fruit) and salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Form into about 20 balls, using 2 tablespoons each.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 73 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 9 g total sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 35 mg sodium; 78 mg potassium

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