Sunflower Seed Butter and Coconut Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup sunflower seed butter
• 0.75 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 oz dark chocolate (85%)
• 0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 tsp sea salt
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Melt the dark chocolate with 1 tbsp coconut oil over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

3. 3

   Stir together the sunflower seed butter, sugar-free maple syrup, vanilla, remaining melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and sea salt until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold in the toasted coconut, ground flaxseed, and toasted pumpkin seeds. Chill the mixture 15 minutes so it firms up and is scoopable.

5. 5

   Roughly chop the cooled chocolate and fold it in, reserving a few shards.

6. 6

   Roll into 12 bite-sized balls with your hands, pressing firmly so they hold together. Press a chocolate shard on top of each.

7. 7

   Chill 30 minutes until set. Store refrigerated up to 1 week.