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Dark Chocolate and Cherry Energy Bites
Vegan, paleo, and gluten free energy bites that taste just like brownie batter!
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 pitted Medjool dates, chopped and soaked in hot water for 15 minutes.
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup dried cherries
- 3/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the almonds, cashews, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla to a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend everything together until it is finally ground.
- Blend the dates, cherries, and water into the nut mixture in several batches scraping down the sides of the blender after each batch.
- Once the mixture comes together and resembles thick brownie batter, scoop a tablespoon of the mixture out and roll it into a ball with wet hands.
- Roll the energy bites in dark cocoa powder if desired.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.