No-Bake Pistachio Energy Bites

1. 1
   prep · ~1 min

   Pulse the pistachios and oats.

   1.Add 1 cup shelled pistachios to a food processor.

   2.Add 0.5 cup rolled oats.

   3.Pulse 8–10 times until coarsely ground — keep some texture, don't turn it into fine powder.

   TIPStop before it becomes butter. Small crunchy bits make the bites more interesting.
2. 2
   mix · ~1 min

   Add dates and process until sticky.

   1.Add 8 pitted medjool dates to the food processor.

   2.Add 0.5 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

   3.Process 30–45 seconds until the mixture clumps together and holds shape when pinched.

   TIPIf the mixture feels too dry and crumbly, add one extra date or a teaspoon of warm water and pulse again.
3. 3
   prep · ~2 min

   Roll into balls.

   1.Scoop out 1 tablespoon of mixture per bite.

   2.Roll between palms into smooth, even balls — you should get about 8.

   3.Place them on a plate or small tray.
4. 4
   assemble · ~1 min

   Coat with coconut.

   1.Spread 0.25 cup desiccated coconut in a small bowl.

   2.Roll each ball in the coconut until evenly coated on all sides.

   TIPToast the coconut in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you want extra nuttiness.
5. 5
   rest · ~15 min

   Chill to firm up.

   Place the coated bites in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set. They firm up nicely and the flavors meld together.

6. 6
   serve

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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