Description
Assemble these no-bake, festive Reindeer Pretzel Bites using dates, nuts, and cocoa for a sweet and salty holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften
- 1 cup almonds unsalted
- 1 cup cashews unsalted
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1–2 tablespoons water or more if necessary
- Pretzels for antlers
- Pomegranate arils for nose
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Soak the dates in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them.
- Combine the almonds, cashews, cocoa, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the soaked dates, vanilla, and coconut oil. Process until the mixture combines.
- If the mixture seems dry, add one tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture adheres but is not overly sticky.
- Place the mixture in the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Meanwhile, break the pretzels into pieces that resemble antlers.
- Once the energy ball mixture has firmed up, remove it from the fridge and form approximately sixteen 1-1/2 inch balls. Place the balls on a large plate.
- Carefully poke the pretzel pieces into each side of the reindeer heads for antlers.
- Stick on the candy eyes and place a pomegranate aril underneath for the nose.
- Place the balls in the fridge to allow the chocolate coating (if used, otherwise just to set) to harden slightly. Store in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free pretzels if needed for dietary restrictions.
- If you do not have pomegranate arils, you can substitute puffed brown rice cereal for the nose.
- These bites are best stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Reindeer Pretzel Bites, Christmas Party Treats, Kids Snack Ideas, Holiday Baking, no-bake dessert, chocolate pretzel snack, festive food