Dark Chocolate Energy Bites with California Walnuts
Description
Craving a sweet, better-for-you snack? These no-bake darkchocolateenergy bites store in the refrigerator or freezer for grab-and-go convenience. Plus, they’re packed full of nutrient-dense ingredients, including California walnuts, so they’re both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
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3 Tbsp cacao powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch salt
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1 cup Medjool dates, pitted, coarsely chopped
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3 Tbsp walnut butter
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3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
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3 Tbsp California walnuts, toasted, chopped
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6 Tbsp mini bittersweet cacao chips, divided (use 3 Tbsp melted for decorating, optional)
PREPARATION
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Process oats in the bowl of a food processer until finely ground and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add cacao powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
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To the same food processer bowl, add dates, walnut butter and maple syrup. Pulse until it forms a thick paste, scraping down sides as needed.
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Add paste to the oat mixture and mash together with a spatula until it resembles a crumbly dough, then continue working the dough with clean hands until it forms a cohesive dough.
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Add walnuts and cacao chips to dough and knead until incorporated.
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Using a small ice cream/cookie scoop, divide dough into 16 portions and roll each piece into a ball with your hands.
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Decorate with a drizzle of melted cacao chips, optional.
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Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 30 days.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 225 cal
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: .9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 18.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Total Sugars: .5 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 11.7 mg
- Iron: 2.1 mg
- Potassium: 128.4 mg