Chocolate Almond Energy Bites
- Jun 3, 2022
Chocolate and almonds—yes, please! This energy bite recipe is great for those on the go or kept in the fridge as a perfect anytime snack.
Serves: 25-30
Ingredients
Use Organic if possible
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2 cups Medjool dates pitted
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1 cup creamy almond butter
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1 cup roasted almonds roughly chopped
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegan chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon cacao butter
- 1 Tablespoon Garden of Life Coconut Oil
Preparation
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Soak dates in hot water for about 20-30 minutes.
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Remove dates from water and place in a high speed blender with almond butter, vanilla and salt and blend to a paste.
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Spread paste into a parchment-lined brownie pan and freeze for an hour.
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Cut paste into squares and place back in freezer while you melt the chocolate.
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Using a double broiler, melt chocolate with the cacao butter and coconut oil.
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Dip each piece of date/almond bite into chocolate and then place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
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Store bites in freezer until ready to serve.
