This recipe is a new favorite of my middle school classes. I always get a kick out of watching their roller coasters of emotions when I tell them that 1. we’re making cake batter bites (extreme excitement!) 2. but they are healthy and made with nuts, oats and dates (frowns and skepticism) 3. try them, you will really like these (sheer bliss and they always want more!). As with all my recipes, these cake batter bites are really easy to make as a fun activity for the family or as an after school treat with friends.
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup cashews (or almonds)
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1 cup oats
2 dates
3 tbsp cashew butter (or almond butter)
3 tbsp maple syrup - or a little more if you want them on the sweeter side. Use your best judgement :)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-natural sprinkles (plus more to garnish)
Healthy frosting (Here is my favorite healthy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe that’s super easy to make) or feel free to use whatever frosting you’d like.
How To Make:
Add cashews (or almonds), coconut, oats, and dates into a food processor. Process on high until crumbly.
Add in cashew butter (or almond butter), syrup and vanilla and blend again until a dough starts to come together. If that's not happening, add water little by little until a sticky dough forms. Pulse in the sprinkles.
Form the mixture into balls.
Transfer to a plate, and spread the frosting on top or drizzle (might need to heat up a little to drizzle). Top with sprinkles to finish. Enjoy immediately, or for an even better texture, cool in the fridge for 30 mins or freezer for 10 minutes.
Time: 15 minutes (not including the cooling time)
Yields: 15-20 bites (depending on size)