Are you looking for a snack that’s healthy, quick, and something your keiki will actually eat? These no-bake Superfood Snack Bites check all the boxes. Naturally sweet, a little chewy, and just the right size for little hands, they’re packed with real-food ingredients that fuel growing bodies (and busy grown-ups too).
The base is soft Medjool dates, offering natural sweetness without refined sugar. Nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, fiber, and a satisfying texture. Chia seeds and hemp hearts sneak in protein, good fats and minerals—great nutrition for all ages. A pinch of sea salt rounds out the flavor—don’t skip this small yet mighty ingredient!
Customize to fit your family’s preferences: try sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version, add mini chocolate chips for a treat, or mix in shredded coconut or granola for texture. These bites stay fresh in the fridge all week and freeze beautifully—perfect for prepping snacks or road trip fuel.
The best part? Get the kids involved! Let them help measure and roll.
Preparation
Remove pits from dates, add ingredients to a food processor, and blitz until it gets crumbly and sticky. Adjust the mix with more dates or nut butter if it is too dry, or add more nuts/seeds if it is too soft. These recipes are flexible—make them your own!
Superfood Blend
- 6 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup dried goji berries
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of sea salt
Pineapple Coconut
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup dried pineapple pieces
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes, toasted (additional 1/4 cup for rolling in)
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- pinch of sea salt
White Chocolate Pistachio
- 6 Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup shelled salted pistachio
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 TB chia seeds
- pinch of sea salt
Jasmine Silverstein is the founder and head chef of Meals in a HeartBeet and HeartBeet Catering. Inspired by her personal healing journey and the power of food as medicine, she crafts nutritious, allergy-conscious meals that celebrate global flavors. Her menus center around seasonal produce and pastured meats sourced from small farms on the Big Island. Rooted in nature, community, and a deep commitment to local food sovereignty, Jasmine blends creativity and care into every dish she creates.
For more information, visit HeartBeetFoods.com