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Energy bites with date caramel.

Maple Almond Energy Bites

You can call these energy balls, bliss bites, dessert bites and anything else you want. I call them bet-you-can't-eat-only-one delicious.  Almonds and hazelnuts mixed with coconut and a kiss of maple syrup for sweetness. Totally healthy, protein packed and gluten free.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 36 Servings
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 1 ⅔ cups almonds and hazelnuts
  • 1 cup shredded coconut plus more for dusting
  • ½ cup pitted dates
  • 2 Tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons cocao nibs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest and juice of ½ orange
  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350f (180c) and toast the nuts for about 5 minutes.
  • In a small sauce pan over medium heat, caramelise the maple syrup for about 3-4 minutes. Add the coconut oil
  • Blend the almonds and hazelnuts with the coconut in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the dates and blend again until a course texture.
  • Pour the maple syrup and coconut oil mixture into the food processor and pulse until everything is sticky and coming together.
  • Add the cocao nibs, orange zest and juice and vanilla.
  • Roll into balls and line up on a baking tray.
  • Dip in the chocolate and leave to set.
  • Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for a week or the freezer for a month.
  • Makes 36.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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