Date & Coconut Energy Bites
Category:
Entree
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Yield: 9-10 Bites
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 3 dried dates, pitted
- 3 dried figs
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Add dates and figs to a food processor.
- Chop for a few seconds.
- Add remaining ingredients to the food processor.
- Chop all ingredients together until mixture begins to clump.
- If mixture does not begin to clump, add a few more drops of coconut milk.
- Scoop mixture and roll into bite sized balls.
Qualities
- Texture: Soft/Chewy
- Rating for Scent: 3/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- These delicious bites can also be made into muffins by adding 1 egg to the recipe, then baking in a preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes!
- This recipe can be frozen for future use or to make into a frozen treat. If planning to consume while frozen, the bites should be formed smaller in size so that they are easier to bite into.
- This recipe can be made nut free by omitting the almonds.
- If a sweeter taste is desired, 1 tablespoon of honey or granulated sugar can be added.
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 Bite
- Calories: 91kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Added sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2.6mg
Recipe Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- Promotes Gut Health