Chocolate Energy Bites
Hemp Seeds– a great source of plant protein
Flax Seeds/Meal – a great source of ALA
Chia Seeds– a great source of Omega 3’s and Fiber
Pumpkin Seeds– a great source of plant protein and Omega’s
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (Gluten Free) – Trader Joe’s
Assorted mixed nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans….
Dates, honey, pure maple syrup – a great alternate sweetener
A mixture of dried fruits
Coconut flakes
Cocoa Powder
Chocolate chips – I love Enjoy Life
Coconut Sugar – alternate to brown sugar
Applesauce – alternate to butter
Banana Bread Bars for more healthy snacking options!
Cherise.mazur
Bite sized healthy snack with a chocolate twist
1.5 cups old fashioned oats
1.5 cups walnuts
1 tbsp flax meal
1 tbsp hemp seeds
8 dates, softened in warm water
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup cocao powder
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
Add first half of ingredeints (up to the chocolate mix) in a food processor or blender and mix well. Will have a sticky consistency.
Whisk the chocolate mix ingredients in a separate bowl. Then add to the oats mixture. Blend well together.
Option to put in the fridge to firm up before rolling into balls. About 20 minutes
Roll into bite sized balls. Lay on baking sheet and put in the fridge to firm up – about 30 minutes.
Once firm, transfer to air tight container and keep in fridge or freezer.