Magic Shell Walnut Energy Bites
Ingredients
ENERGY BITES
- 1 cup California walnuts
- 5 pitted dates
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
CHOCOLATE SHELL
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
ASSEMBLY
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (for dusting)
- Optional garnishes: French sea salt, cacao nibs, sesame seeds)
PREPARATION
ENERGY BITES
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth (small chunks of walnuts are ok).
- Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into about 8 balls and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
CHOCOLATE SHELL
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir together for 1 minute, then microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir to melt the rest of the chocolate.
ASSEMBLY
- Remove the chilled walnut bites from the refrigerator. Dip them into the magic shell and place back on the foil-lined baking sheet. Before the chocolate has time to harden, sprinkle with bee pollen and matcha powder.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 230 cal
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 10 g
- Added Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 19 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 145 mg