February 11, 2014 |
Trying to surround yourself with healthier snacks? These little power bites take minutes to make and will healthfully satisfy a mid-day snack attack. They’re full of chocolate, fiber and healthy fats.
Did I mention they have chocolate?
Oh, and coconut? What’s not to love?
…Well, I suppose not everyone loves coconut. If you happen to be one of those with an aversion to coconut, leave it out. No harm no foul.
No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Power Bites
Makes ~20
1/2 cup dried fruit (use what you like – I used dates, prunes and apricots)
3 TBS oat bran (rolled oats work nicely too)
2 TBS peanut butter
3 TBS unsweetened coconut (plus extra for coating)
2 TBS ground flax seed
3 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao)
1 TBS pure maple syrup
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Thoroughly blend all ingredients in a food processor. This should form a pretty thick and sticky mixture.
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Pinch off small amounts of “dough” and roll into bite-sized balls. Roll in coconut or extra cocoa powder.
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Cover and refrigerate or keep at room temp. They should last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Like the looks of these? Check out another version of my no bake bites, Cocoa Dusted Fig Bites.
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