Cocoa Date Energy Bites
No-bake bites of medjool dates, cocoa powder, and toasted sunflower seeds, rolled in shredded coconut for a quick, energizing snack.

Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 10 medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch pinch of chili powder(optional)
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Pulse dates, sunflower seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt in a food processor until a coarse crumb forms.
- 2
Add melted coconut oil and pulse until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- 3
Roll into 8 small balls, then roll each in shredded coconut to coat.
- 4
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
310
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
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