Chocolate Energy Bites
Quick to make, and easy to customize, your new favourite, decadent date balls are packed with nutritious ingredients that allow you to have a treat and keep your energy up all day. No sugar crashes with this one!!
Snack
Ingredients
1 cup of Instant Oats
1 1/2 cups of Pitted Dates
1/4 cup of Shredded Coconut
1/4 cup of Chia seeds
1/4 cup of Raw Cacao Powder
1/4 cup of Coconut Oil, melted
1/2 tsp of Vanilla extract, (optional)
1/4 cup of Chocolate chips
Instructions
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Put all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
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Remove the mixture from the processor and place in a mixing bowl. Add the chocolate chips and mix together.
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Scoop out 1 heaped teaspoon at a time and roll into balls. If the balls are sticky put some oil on your hands first.
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The energy bites can be consumed as is, or they can be rolled into one of the optional toppings. Store in an airtight container.