Chocolate Energy Bites
A nutrient dense chocolate treat.
About this Recipe
By: Muneerah Shiraz
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!!
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!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- 1 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup Chia seed
- 1/4 cup Raw cacoa powder (or unsweetened cocao powder)
- 1/4 cup Melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup Chocolate chips
Optional Toppings: Cocoa powder, shredded coconut or crushed almonds or pistachios.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Put all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
Step 2
Remove the mixture from the processor and place in a mixing bowl. Add the chocolate chips and mix together.
Step 3
Scoop out 1 heaped teaspoon at a time and roll into balls. If the balls are sticky put some oil on your hands first.
Step 4
The energy bites can be consumed as is, or they can be rolled into one of the optional toppings.
Store in an airtight container.
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