Mocha Energy Love Bites
I made these yummy little bites at a recent snack class and it was the favorite recipe of the night. They come together very quickly with a food processor and keep for weeks in the refrigerator.
It’s a great recipe to double and make a big batch and keep ready in the freezer, for a quick pick-me-up. I tend to gravitate to them when it’s time to prepare dinner. Just having a little something to wake up the taste buds while prepping makes the process go a little more smoothly. Plus they satisfy the urge without eating half a bag of chips.
We all struggle with making healthy snacking choices and these are sure to please..if you like coffee and chocolate! So make a batch this weekend and see how much better you feel after snacking on these!
Mocha Energy Love Bites
Packed to the brim with flavor and nutrients to keep you going through the slumps in your day.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds, Brazil or hazel nuts
- 1 tsp espresso powder or coffee extract
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 12 dates pitted and soft
- 3 tbsp cacao nibs
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine the nuts, espresso, cacao, protein powder and salt in a food processor and
process into flour. Add half the dates and process adding more dates until the mixture forms into
dough. It may take a few more or less depending on the stickiness of your
dates. Then add the nibs and seeds and pulse a couple times to incorporate them
evenly.Scoop into balls or transfer the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, fold over
plastic to cover dough and press into a rectangle an inch thick. Cut into
bite size pieces. Bites will keep for several weeks if kept sealed at room temperature, or longer
refrigerated.