Heat a pan on medium heat. Add oats, chia seeds and flax seeds and roast it for about 2-3 min or until fragrant. This step is optional if you prefer the flavor of raw oats. Coarsely grind the roasted oats, seeds and peanuts. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl

Heat honey on medium heat. Add cocoa powder and mix until well combined. Turn off the heat and add vanilla extract.

Finely chop dates using a food processor or blender

Add the honey mixture and chopped dates to the coarsely ground peanut oats mixture. Using a spatula, mix the mixture well and let it cool for about 5 min

Take small amounts of the mixture at a time and roll them into balls. I used a tablespoon to measure the mixture and to get even sized energy bites