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
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.