Almond + Date Energy Bites w/ Cardamom

Slow chew, deep breath between bites - nourishment over speed.

Whole-food + adaptogenic + mindful ritual = calm focus, sustained drive.

Sweet enough to feel like a treat, balanced enough to keep your mind steady. These no-bake bites combine almonds, oats + dates with cardamom’s warming calm — a grounding antidote to afternoon spikes + stress cravings.

Almond + Date Energy Bites w/ Cardamom

• 1 cup raw almonds

• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted

• 1/4 cup rolled oats

• 2 tbsp chia seeds, or hemp seeds

• 1 tbsp cacao powder, or maca powder

• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

• Pinch of cinnamon, for warmth

• 1-2 tsp coconut oil, or water, as needed

• 1 tbsp tahini, or almonds butter, for richness

• Zest of 1 orange, for brightness

• Pinch sea salt

• Optional: roll in coconut, matcha, or cacao, for finish

Benefits

• Almonds → healthy fats for brain + hormone balance

• Oats → soluble fiber for satiety + blood sugar support

• Dates → natural sweetness + quick energy with minerals

• Cardamom → eases digestion + calms the nervous system

• Chia or Hemp → omega-3s + sustained calm energy