Cacao Energy Bites
These omega-3-rich bites are the perfect snack or dessert. They can curb hunger and cravings without giving you a sugar crash. Keep them in the fridge or freezer for a tasty boost to grab on the go!
Prep: 10 mins
Yield: 20 bites
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 9-10)
- ¾ cup walnuts
- ½ cup dried unsweetened fruit (such as cherries or apricots), chopped
- ¼ cup ground flax seeds
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 3 Tbsp cacao powder
- 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. In a food processor, process the dates, walnuts, dried fruit, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds until well incorporated.
- 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process for another minute.
- 3. Using wet hands, form the power bites into balls.
- 4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. You can roll each ball in extra cacao powder, ground oatmeal, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, or leave them plain.
- 2. For the dried fruit try using cherries or apricots.
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