Nut-Free Chocolate Energy Bites

 

This snack is perfect to fuel you for your next workout or to help you recover from your last.

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: none

Total Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 12 energy bites

 

 

Ingredients

 

¾ cup rolled oats

1 ½ cups dates, softened for 10 minutes in warm water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons maple syrup

4 tablespoons cacao powder

1 tablespoon cocoa nibs

Shredded coconut (optional)

 

 

Instructions 

 

1.  Combine the dates, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a food processor.

2.  Pulse until fully mixed and dates are fully chopped.

3.  Add oats and cocoa powder and cocoa nibs. Pulse together stopping intermittently to the sides as needed. Mix until just combined.

4.  Roll batter into balls with your hands. If desired, roll balls in shredded coconut for garnish.

5.  Store balls in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

 

Nutrition Facts / per 3 Energy bites

 

– 255 calories

– 50 g carbohydrate

– 4 g protein

– 6 g fat

– 5 g fibre

– 31 mg sodium

– 380 mg potassium