Espresso Hazelnut Date Bites

• 25 g pitted Medjool dates — Pitted Medjool dates
• 25 g rolled oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 12 g raw hazelnuts — Raw hazelnuts
• 7 g (about 1 1/2 tsp) — Unsweetened unsalted almond butter
• 10 g strongly brewed espresso, chilled — Unsweetened brewed coffee
• 2 g (about 3/4 tsp) — Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.1 g (tiny pinch) — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Process the espresso mixtureMeasure medjool dates, rolled oats, hazelnuts, almond butter, and brewed coffee using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Process the espresso mixturePulse dates, oats, hazelnuts, almond butter, the chilled espresso-strength brewed coffee, cocoa, and salt in a food processor for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape.1 minLook for: The mixture forms moist clumps with visible hazelnut flecks and no loose oats or pooled brewed coffee.Safety: Remove every date pit and unplug the processor before scraping.
3. 3Shape four bitesCompress the mixture into four equal 20 g portions.Look for: The shape four bites stage is complete and ready for the next action.
4. 4Roll each between clean palms for 10 secondsRoll each between clean palms for 10 seconds.2 minLook for: Four compact bites hold their shape without leaking coffee or shedding crumbs.Safety: Wash and dry hands before shaping ready-to-eat food.
5. 5Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
6. 6Set and packRest the bites for 3 minutes on a clean plate, then pack them in one airtight snack container.3 minLook for: The surfaces feel set while the centers remain soft and chewy.Safety: Declare tree nuts and keep the container clean and dry.