A little sweet with creamy milk chocolate, but loaded with protein and fiber from chia seeds and pistachios, these no-bake pistachio chocolate bites are the perfect snack.
If salt is indeed counted as an ingredeint, then these little, Super Easy No Bake Chocolate Pistachio Bites consist of 6 ingredients: pistachios, certified gluten-free old fashioned oats, chia seeds, dates, indulgent milk chocolate and a couple of pinches of salt. If not, these contain only 5 ingredients!
These bites are a tad bit different from the bites I’ve shared here before in that they contain no almond butter or peanut butter. I simply ground up pistachios and old fashioned oats in my blender till they were a flour-like consistency. Then, I added in dates that had been soaked in warm water, chia seeds and some deliciously creamy and indulgent, melted milk chocolate and rolled these naughty and nutritious Chocolate Pistachio Bites up! 
If you use certified gluten free oats, these little bites would be gluten free as well as dairy free! If you happen to give these a try, I would so love to know what ya think…
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No-Bake Pistachio Chocolate Bites
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description
Sweet and nutty, these no-bake bites are packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) unsalted pistachios
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) certified gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 4 dates soaked in warm water for 5-10 minutes
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) good quality milk chocolate melted (or dark)
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
- Place the pistachios and oats in a high-speed blender and pulse until well-ground and flour-like.
- Add in the soaked dates, chia seeds, and salt and pulse until the mixture clumps up.
- Spoon the pistachio mixture into a bowl.
- Melt the milk chocolate (or dark chocolate) in a broiler or microwave (check and stir at 25–30 second intervals). Ensure the melted chocolate isn’t too hot; let it cool if necessary.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the pistachio, oat, date, and chia mixture and stir well.
- Gather teaspoons of the mixture and roll to form bites/balls.
- Chill the chocolate pistachio bites for 30 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Toasted pistachios will enhance the flavor; toast them lightly in a dry pan before blending.
- For a vegan option, use a plant-based milk chocolate and ensure your oats are certified vegan.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain freshness and prevent them from becoming soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the dates with another sweetener?
You can use other dried fruits like raisins or apricots as a substitute, but keep in mind that they may alter the flavor and texture of the bites.
How do I properly soak the dates before using them?
Soak the dates in warm water for about 10-15 minutes to soften them, which makes them easier to blend into the mixture.
What should I do if my mixture is too dry to form into bites?
If the mixture is too dry, try adding a small amount of water or a bit more melted chocolate to help it bind better.
Thank heavens! A no-bake recipe that doesn’t include peanut butter! I’m going to try it ASAP
Haha – thanks Ivy! That’s what I was shooting for with these :) Hope ya enjoy them as much as my daughter and I did.