Hazelnut Mocha Energy Bites

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 107.2
  • Total Fat: 9.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Hazelnut Mocha Energy Bites calories by ingredient


Introduction

This recipe is Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Low Carb, Added Sugar Free

These rich, chocolately energy bites are delicious, and have all the right stuff to keep you going. Caffeine is proven to help your body better convert carbs into glycogen, cocoa fights inflammation, and nuts provide long-lasting energy with heart-healthy fats! Enjoy! This recipe is Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Low Carb, Added Sugar Free

These rich, chocolately energy bites are delicious, and have all the right stuff to keep you going. Caffeine is proven to help your body better convert carbs into glycogen, cocoa fights inflammation, and nuts provide long-lasting energy with heart-healthy fats! Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    1/2 cup whole pitted dates
    2/3 cup whole hazelnuts
    1 cup whole almonds (about 4 oz. by weight)
    2 tbsp. whole coffee beans
    2 tbsp. cocoa powder
    1 tbsp. coconut flour
    2-4 tbsp. canola or coconut oil

Tips

You can also replace 1/2 cup of the almonds with sunflower or pumpkin seeds


Directions

Grind the nuts together in a food processor. Remove and set aside.

Chop the dates in the processor.

Return the nuts to the processor, and add the coconut flour, cocoa powder, and coffee beans. Pulse until combined. Add 2-4 tbsp. of coconut or canola oil, as needed, to bring the mixture together.

Remove the mixture to a bowl and pack into 1-inch diameter balls.

Store in a tupperware container lined with wax paper.

Serving Size: Makes 16 balls.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BTVMADS.