Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites
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Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites
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Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites are a delicious larabar chocolate chip cherry torte copycat! Roll them into balls, bites or shape them into energy bars for a healthy no-bake snack with a kiss of chocolate!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds or cashews
- ½ cup raw unsalted walnuts
- ¾ cup dried cherries
- 9 large Medjool dates (approx. 4 ounces) pit removed
- 2-3 TBSP water or cherry juice
- 1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pulse almonds and walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Next add dates, dried and fresh cherries, cocoa powder, and salt. Add 1 TBSP of water and pulse mixture. Depending on how dry/juicy your dates and dried cherries are, you may need to use an additional 1-2 TBSP of water to moisten the mixture and help it blend well. Pulse/blend until the mixture is well-incorporated and a bit sticky.
- Remove the mixture from the processor, spread onto a piece of wax/parchment paper or cutting board and fold/knead in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop into 1.5-2 TBSP portions, gently squeeze, then roll into balls.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. They taste great chilled and the flavors are even more pronounced when thawed to room temperature. Grab a few to go or munch on one or two as a sweet treat after dinner. Either way, you won't be able to keep your hands off these balls!
Notes
- TIP: I typically buy bags of chopped baking walnuts since they're almost always cheaper than whole walnuts. I'm just going to pulverize them anyways!
- I add 1/8 tsp of salt because not only does it bring out the flavor of the ingredients but I adore the combination of salty and sweet -- feel free to add more or less depending on your tastebuds! When it comes to the dates, I fully intended on buying whole, unsweetened dates. The bag I purchased originally was less than stellar quality so I ran out to the nearest grocery store for new ones.
- Feel free to add a little honey if additional sweetness is desired. Dried fruit and nuts are super flexible! You can also sub cashews for the walnuts or the almonds (that's what larabar uses) but I have a fierce devotion to walnuts and the buttery texture they lend to practically everything!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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