Magic Shell Walnut Energy Bites
DESCRIPTION
Total Time
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Nutrition
Calories
230
Total Fat
20
Saturated Fat
10
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
32
Carbohydrates
14
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
10
Added Sugars
6
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
19
Iron
1
Potassium
145
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.