These Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites taste like a sweet treat but are actually a nutrition-packed recovery system with no added sugar. Each recovery bite contains about 130 calories, with the 4:1 recommended ratio of carbs to protein that is essential for recovery. There are also electrolytes to help with rehydration, and these Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites are vegan and gluten-free.
Medjool dates make a great fuel for athletes. They are loaded with nutrients, complex carbs, and fiber to fuel your day (or your workout). They contain more potassium than bananas, so they’re great for recovery. Their natural sweetness makes them taste like a treat either on their own or when used to add texture and sweetness to a recipe.
To add an extra protein boost to these Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites, and to produce the proper recovery nutrient ratio, I used Nuzest Clean Lean Protein. I am an ambassador and affiliate for Nuzest because, to me, it is the finest plant-based protein powder available. It is allergen free and uses only premium European golden pea protein. It’s vegan, gluten- and soy-free, non-GMO, and contains no added sugar. Nuzest Clean Lean Protein is also a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids.
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Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites
- 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1¼ cup raw cashews
- 1 scoop vanilla Nuzest Clean Lean Protein powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Soak the raw cashews in water for about an hour. Drain off excess water.
- In a food processor, process the cashews until they are grainy, but not too smooth.
- Spoon out three tablespoons of the cashews and set aside. Place them on a paper towel to soak up excess water.
- Add the coconut oil, vanilla, protein powder, and salt to the food processor and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the Medjool dates and process until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Spoon it into a bowl and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- While the Medjool date mixture is cooling, place the ground cashews that you set aside in a 200-degree oven for about 15 minutes to dry them out. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Roll the mixture into balls. They should make about 12.
- Roll each ball in the dried out ground cashews. Refrigerate for at least an hour until firmly set.
One (or two) of these Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites will help refuel and rehydrate you after your next hard workout.
While I call these tasty treats “recovery bites,” they also are great pre-workout fuel or just for a snack. When I traveled to Big Bear recently, I brought some along. First of all, when our two-hour drive turned into a four-hour ordeal, Alan and I were both approaching hangry territory before we reached our destination. We shared a couple of Cashew and Medjool Date Recovery Bites and made it to our hotel and our late lunch without incident.
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Medjool Date Appetizers with Cashew Cheese and Arugula
Medjool Date Energy Gels with Strawberry and Chia
What is your favorite recovery food?
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These do look like a tasty and easy snack. I like that they are low sugar and sodium too. Thanks for linking up with us for meatless Monday
I love anything with dates!