Cocoa, date and oat bites
User Reviews
4.6
Cocoa, date and oat bites
Description
This recipe blends wholesome ingredients known for natural sweetness and texture. Medjool dates provide a sticky, caramel-like base that binds rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and a mixture of salted peanuts and desiccated coconut together. The addition of maple syrup and coconut oil helps with sweetness and consistency, while a pinch of salt flakes balances the flavors.
Processed in a food processor until combined but still somewhat coarse, the mixture is shaped by hand into bite-sized balls. Rolling these in desiccated coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder adds visual appeal and extra texture. Chilling in the refrigerator firms them up, making them easy to handle and enjoy.
These bites are convenient portable snacks, good for a quick energy boost or dessert alternative. Storing them in an airtight container in the fridge keeps them fresh for about a week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 cups date Medjool, pitted
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder good quality
- 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth
- 1/2 cup peanuts salted
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- pinch salt flakes
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
for the coating
- desiccated coconut
- cocoa powder
- nuts chopped
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend until relatively smooth. The mixture will start clumping together.
- With damp hands, form the mixture into little balls then roll into coconut, chopped nuts or cocoa powder.
- Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before eating. Place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to a week.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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