About No-Sugar Date & Walnut Energy Bites for PCOS
These no-sugar date and walnut energy bites are a controlled sweet-craving rescue for PCOS.Naturally sweet from dates, with walnuts adding omega-3 and sattu for plant protein.
Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Total15 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 Dates Deseeded, soft
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Halves
- 1/4 cup Almonds Raw
- 2 tbsp Roasted Chana Powder Sattu, for protein and binding
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For coating, optional
Instructions
Pulsing the Base
- In a food processor, pulse walnuts and almonds until coarsely ground. Do not over-process to a paste.
- Add deseeded dates, sattu, cocoa powder, cardamom powder, and cinnamon powder. Pulse until the mixture comes together and looks slightly sticky.
Shaping the Bites
- Take small portions and roll into round bite-sized balls (recipe makes about 8 bites).
- If using, roll the bites in sesame seeds for a light coating.
Setting
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
This is your go-to PCOS snack when a strong sweet craving hits. Sweetness comes only from dates, no refined sugar or jaggery.Why It Works for PCOS
- Walnuts add omega-3 to support inflammation control
- Sattu adds plant protein and slows blood sugar rise
- Dates satisfy sweet cravings without refined sugar
Expert Tips
- Stick to 2 bites per serving since dates are calorie-dense
- Use soft dates so the mixture binds without extra liquid
Serving Suggestion
Two bites is one serving. Have it as a controlled sweet fix or post-lunch craving rescue.Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 weeks.Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 12gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 3mg