Cacao Energy Bites

Servings:  24

Skill Level:  Beginner

Total Time:  10-15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups Dates, pitted

1 cup Golden raisins

1 cup Pecans, unsalted

½ cup Walnuts, unsalted

½ cup Almonds, slivered, unsalted

¼ cup Cacao nibs or ¼ cup of dark chocolate pieces

¼ tsp. Salt

1 T. Ground coffee (optional)

 

Directions:

  • Add dried fruit and nuts to food processor and pulse/mix for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir and mix again until coarse breadcrumb like texture, additional 30-60 seconds.
  • Add cacao nibs, salt and coffee. Pulse until well combined and texture of choice (should stick together when handling).
  • Roll/form 20-24, 1 oz. bites and place into sealed container or place in individual containers.  These freeze well.
  • Enjoy!

 

Servings:  24

Serving Size:  1 oz. bite/ball (form into shape of your desire)

 

Nutrition Information:  These energy bites provide magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber and monounsaturated fats.  Gluten-free, dairy free. 

 

Calories:  130

Fat:  7 gms

Protein:  2 gms

Carbohydrates:  18 gms

Fiber:  4 gms

Added Sugar:  0 gms

Sodium:  20 mgs