We are ALWAYS trying to get healthy and trying out new recipes! This one is one of my kid's (and mine) favorites! It's quick, tasty and great on the go! Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free and Low Carb! And packs a great punch of protein! 

5 Ingredient Peanut Cup Energy Bites

 

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

EASY, 5 ingredient peanut butter energy bites sweetened with dates and studded with oats, dark chocolate and chia seeds! Full of fiber, protein and healthy fats.

Author: Minimalist Baker

Recipe type: Snack

Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 1 cup (~220 g) dates, pitted (if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well)
• 3 Tbsp all natural salted peanut or almond butter
• 1/4 cup dairy free dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds (or sub flax or hemp seeds)
• 2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats

Instructions

1. Pulse dates in a food processor or blender until they’re in small pieces or it forms a ball (see photo).
2. Add oats, chocolate, chia seeds and peanut butter and pulse or mix until combined. You want there to be consistently small pieces but not overly processed.
3. Carefully roll into 1-inch balls (29-30 grams per ball), using the warmth of your hands to mold them together. Should yield 14-15 balls.
4. To set, pop in fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Otherwise, eat as is! Will keep fresh in an air-tight bag or container for up to a week. Freeze for longer term storage.

Notes

* Loosely adapted from No Bake Cookie Bars

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ball Calories: 92 Fat: 3.4g Saturated fat: 0.8g Carbohydrates: 14g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 10mg Fiber: 2.5g Protein: 2.1g

 

Try these out and ENJOY! :)

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