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Home » Snacks » Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites.

Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites.

Feb 8, 2016 · Modified: Aug 30, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 13 Comments

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These energy bites are packed with heart healthy hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds! Delicious and nutritious.

Rich, chocolatey, and nutritious, these chocolate hemp seed energy bites are a great snack or dessert!

chocolate hemp seed energy bites

Guys, I’m not going to lie. I miss nuts.

Since Baby Bee was diagnosed with a severe tree nut allergy, I don’t eat nuts at all anymore. Not even when I’m not at home. It just isn’t worth the risk to me – I don’t want to risk him having a reaction because I have nut particles on me somewhere.

But I really miss eating nuts. We used to have bags or raw almonds that I would just snack on, and I also loved roasted cashews. And almond milk and walnuts on oatmeal, and…all the nuts! But of course I will do anything to keep him safe, so it’s not a big deal.

I do wonder about missing out on all the wonderful health benefits of nuts though, so recently I have made an effort to replace those nutrients in my diet with seeds. There are so many great seeds out there, and although I don’t necessarily love snacking on seeds plain, I do like incorporating them into recipes, like these chocolate hemp seed energy bites.

If you are looking for seeds that are free of cross contamination, I would suggest SuperSeedz for pumpkin seeds, or Gerb’s for all types of seeds and other products.

grain free chocolate hemp seed energy bites

These chocolate hemp seed energy bites include two types of seeds – pumpkin seeds and hemp seed hearts.

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. And hemp hearts are rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, are high in protein, and contain all the essential amino acids.

Then I added some dried plums and dried cherries as well for fiber, vitamin K, and cholesterol lowering benefits.

These energy bites are not only full of nutritional benefits, they are also very tasty. These are perfect for a dessert or snack. And I really don’t think you’ll miss the nuts!

Chocolate hemp seed energy bites are:

  • great for a post-workout snack
  • perfect for packing in lunches
  • easy to take on a road trip!

More allergy friendly snack recipes:

  • Vegan Strawberry Muffins
  • Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites
  • Nut Free Caramel Corn

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These energy bites are packed with heart healthy hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds! Delicious and nutritious.
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Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites.

Heart healthy seeds make these energy bites nutritious and delicious!
Course Snack
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Nut free, vegan.
Keyword easy, school lunch recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 20 bites
Calories 140 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup hemp seed hearts
  • ½ cup dried plums
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup dairy free mini chocolate chips optional
  • more hemp hearts and cocoa powder for rolling
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the hemp seed hearts, pumpkin seeds, dried plums, and dried cherries in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and dairy free chocolate chips if using. Pulse until it all comes together - the mixture will be thick.
  3. Put some cocoa powder and some hemp hearts into two small bowls. Roll the mixture into one inch balls, then roll in either the hemp hearts or the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  4. Place on a plate and cover with waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about two hours, then transfer into an airtight container for storage. These should keep for about a week in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about a week.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 137mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What are your favorite seeds? And what are your favorite ways to eat them?

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, no bake, Nut Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Staci Bond

    August 26, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I love all of your recipes but was wondering of the possibility of including nutrition information for each one? This is important info for my family.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      August 27, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      There are a lot of nutrition calculators online that you could use if necessary! At this time, I don’t have time to do it for every recipe, but it’s something that I will think about for the future! :)

      Reply
  2. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    February 19, 2016 at 2:34 am

    Love these hemp seed energy bites kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 22, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. ARW

    February 17, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Thanks for the recipe, I miss nuts too and am looking for good snacks that are nut free!

    Reply
  4. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    February 10, 2016 at 4:54 am

    Yum! This looks like the perfect way to crush a nut craving! I find that flaxseeds have a nuttier taste as well as pumpkin and sunflower seeds so I often use them in nut free recipes

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 11, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      Yes, flax seeds are great! Good point! :)

      Reply
  5. Andrea Wyckoff

    February 10, 2016 at 1:10 am

    Your photos are so beautiful!! And I love the ingredients you used! The perfect superfood recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 11, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    February 09, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I am obsessed with these gorgeous little bites! I have an entire jar of hemp seeds I need to use up, so these energy bites are definitely going to have to happen! Love your photos too, Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 11, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you so much, Sarah!

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    February 08, 2016 at 10:29 am

    What a great idea to use hemp seeds! Sounds delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 11, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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