Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites (Nut Free).
Nut free chocolate cherry energy bites are a healthy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet craving. These are easy and so delicious!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- ¾ cup certified gluten free oats
- ¾ cup dried cherries or cranberries
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dairy free chocolate chips optional, leave out if Paleo
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin seeds, gluten free oats, dried cherries, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and maple syrup in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is fairly smooth - it will be quite thick,
- Take a tablespoon of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you want to roll each ball in more mini chocolate chips, you can do so. Place the balls on a plate or tray.
- Store energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will get firmer once they are chilled.
Notes
Store energy bites in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about a week.
You can freeze these if you wish!
Recipe makes about 14 bites. Nutrition facts are for one energy bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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