What’s full of fudgy, sweet, chocolatey goodness? These Double Chocolate Energy Bites, of course! Every bite is studded with chewy oats, sweet dates, rich chocolate chips, and a slight crunch from the almonds and chia seeds. This is definitely a fun and easy recipe to make if you want ready-to-eat bite-sized snacks waiting for you in the fridge!
Ingredients
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12
Dates, pitted
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1
cup
Oats, rolled, gluten-free
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1/2
cup
Almonds
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3
tbsp
Cacao Powder
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3
tbsp
Chia Seeds
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1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
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1/4
cup
Water
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1/4
cup
Chocolate Chips
Directions
1
Soak the dates in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain, discarding the water.
2
Meanwhile, in your nutribullet cup, blend oats and almonds for about 10 seconds until a loose powder. Pour into a medium bowl.
3
To the medium bowl, add the cacao and chia seeds and set aside.
4
Remove dates from water and add to a nutribullet cup with 1/4 cup water and vanilla. Blend until smooth, forming date paste.
5
Add date paste to medium bowl with oat and almond mixture and mix till incorporated.
7
Form into 16 balls and set in fridge for 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.