Chocolate Oat Coconut Date Bites
These energy bites have a lot of goodness in them and are perfect for on the go snacks.
Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 128kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic old-fashion rolled oats
- 25 dates, cut in half
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup organic shredded unsweetened coconut (half for coating)
- 3 tbsp organic cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp organic coconut oil, melted (substitute 1 tbsp with maple syrup)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extra
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
Instructions
- Place the oats into the food processor and pulse for about 3-5 seconds. Add the dates, and walnuts and pulse for another 10 pulses or more until they are broken into small pieces.
- Add the remaining ingredients half of the coconut, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla, salt and sunflower seeds until all the ingredients are incorporated and well blended. If mixture is too dry, add milk or water.
- Note: You will need to add an extra tablespoon of coconut oil (maple syrup) if you add the 1/4 cup of flaxseed.
- Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scooper to scoop out the mixture and shape into balls.
- Coat each bite with the remaining ¼ cup of coconut. Place bites in a baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until they harden.
- Store in the refrigerator in a seal container for up to two weeks. They freeze well too.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg