Mise en Place

• Measure honey, dates or raisins, oats, cinnamon, and water (if using)
• Soak dates (if not pre-soaked)
• Mash banana if using fresh

Blending the dates

• Place the dates or raisins into a blender or food processor. (If the dates were not pre-soaked, be sure to also add the hot water.)
• Pulse to avoid the mixture from becoming too runny.
• Stop when the mixture is the consistency of a paste.

Combining ingredients

• Mix the paste with the mashed banana.
• Add the oats and cinnamon.

Create energy bites

• Roll mixture into golf ball sized bites.
• If desired, roll bites in your favorite toppings, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit!

Serve!

• Serve alone or enjoy with a side of greek yogurt!