Energy bites have become a popular treat option over the past few years, especially those loaded with healthy ingredients. Instead of just mixing the ingredients together, a food processor blends them together, yielding a softer, creamier texture. Nutrient-dense and packed with flavor, these bites are a perfect grab-and-go treat.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 Pitted Dates
- 1-½ Cups Quick Oats
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Sweetened Coconut
- ⅓ Cup Almond (or Peanut) Butter
- ½ Cup Dark (or Semi-Sweet) Chocolate, Chopped
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder Optional
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- A few drops of water, only if needed
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Gather all of your ingredients.
Step 2: In a food processor, grind the oats and the cinnamon until pulverized into a fine flour.
Step 3: To the oat flour, add the shredded coconut, protein powder, and dates; blend until combined. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.
Next, process in the almond butter, vanilla extract and chocolate. If the mixture easily holds it shape, it's ready to be scooped into bites. If not, add in a few drops of water and pulse a few times until absorbed.
Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop, portion and roll into individual balls. Each batch yields about 22, one-ounce bites. Let the bites rest in the fridge for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld. Keep refrigerated and enjoy cold.
Coconut Almond Chocolate Bites
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Small Cookie Scoop https://amzn.to/3XI9DGw
Ingredients
- 10 Pitted Dates
- 1-½ Cups Quick Oats
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Sweetened Coconut
- ⅓ Cup Almond (or Peanut) Butter
- ½ Cup Dark (or Semi-Sweet) Chocolate, Chopped
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- In a food processor, grind the oats and the cinnamon until pulverized into a fine flour.
- To the oat flour, add the shredded coconut, protein powder, and dates, blend until combined. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.Next, process in the almond butter, vanilla extract and chocolate. If the mixture easily holds it shape, it's ready to be scooped into bites. If not, add in a few drops of water and pulse a few times until absorbed.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion and roll into individual balls. Each batch yields about 22, one-ounce bites. Let the bites rest in the fridge for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld. Keep refrigerated and enjoy cold.
