Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

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Energy bites have become very popular over the past few years. For good reason! They generally contain healthy fats, protein, complex carbohydrates and natural sugars. 

Talk about a great pre or post workout snack! They can also easily fit in your purse, diaper bag, book bag and even the car console. The fun part is, they can be popped into your mouth in just one bite!

The flavor possibilities are endless but chocolate & cherry is one of the best combinations (in my opinion)!

For this recipe I used raw cashews and sunflower seed butter. Along with dried cherries that get a warm water bath to rehydrate! Dates, which are like nature's candy. Unsweetened cocoa powder, old fashioned oats (gluten free for me) and a little bit of dairy free plant milk.

Finally, rolling them in unsweetened shredded coconut just makes them feel complete.  And they look prettier too!

My family usually gobbles these up before I even get my hands on them. So if I were you, I’d make an extra batch! They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months too. Just take a couple out the night before and they’ll be ready for lunch boxes in the morning.

Happy rolling!

Many Hugs,

Cathleen

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Author: Cathleen Crobons

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Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried cherries
• 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 Tablespoon nut or seed butter (I used sunflower seed butter)
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (gluten free if needed)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 Tablespoon plant milk

Instructions

1. Soak cherries in a bowl of hot water for 15 minutes, then drain water. Combine the hydrated cherries along with the dates in a food processor or high powered blender.
2. Blend until the fruit starts coming together (about 30 seconds). Then add cashews, blending until cashews are chopped and scattered throughout the mixture (another 30 seconds).
3. To that mixture, add nut/seed butter and blend until it all starts to come together and forms a dough. Add the oats and pulse until dough holds its shape when pressed between your fingers. (You may need to add 1 Tablespoon of plant milk if the dough is too dry.)
4. Begin rolling 2 Tablespoons of dough into balls between your hands. You can roll the balls in extra coconut shreds for an added touch.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before eating. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

173.33

Fat

8.23

Sat. Fat

3.26

Carbs

23

Fiber

3.48

Net carbs

19.52

Sugar

12.93

Protein

4.32

Sodium

6.08

Cholesterol

0.15

Nutritional Info is generated automatically and may not be 100% accurate.