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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.

Cocoa Date Energy Bites

Total

15 min

Prep

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Pulse dates, sunflower seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt in a food processor until a coarse crumb forms.

  2. 2

    Add melted coconut oil and pulse until the mixture sticks together when pressed.

  3. 3

    Roll into 8 small balls, then roll each in shredded coconut to coat.

  4. 4

    Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

310

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein6 g
Carbohydrate34 g
Fat18 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar24 g
Sodium95 mg

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