Cocoa Nut Energy Bites Recipes

HIGH-PROTEIN ENERGY BITES

Steps:

• Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate chips, flax seeds, protein powder, coconut, chia seeds, and coconut extract together in a large bowl; fold in coffee beans. Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
• Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the cocoa powder until coated.

COCOA-NUT ENERGY BITES

Steps:

• Brush an 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with oil; line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pulse cacao nibs in a food processor to a fine powder; transfer to a bowl.
• Place dates in a small heatproof bowl; pour boiling water over to submerge. Cover with plastic wrap; let sit until softened, 8-10 minutes.
• Drain dates and transfer to food processor. Add nut butter and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; process in long pulses until dates disintegrate and ingredients come together (mixture will be crumbly). Add seeds, kosher salt, and cinnamon; pulse to incorporate. Add almond flour, ground cacao nibs, and shredded coconut and pulse just to combine. Press into prepared pan in an even layer, compacting as firmly as possible (it will look slightly greasy, but oils will solidify once mixture is cold). Cover and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
• Uncover and use sides of parchment paper to lift bar out of pan. Cut into a 6x3 grid to form squares; sprinkle with sea salt.
• Do Ahead
• Energy bites can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks.

COCONUT ALMOND ENERGY BITES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well coated.
• Transfer bowl to the freezer for 15 minutes. Remove and roll into balls, about 1/8 cup each. You will need to pack the ingredients together well in your hands before you shape it into balls.
• Place balls in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

NO BAKE COCONUT ALMOND ENERGY BITES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine oats, nut or seed butter, seeds, honey, and your choice of add-ins. Stir to combine.
• Using a rounded teaspoon, scoop out the oat mixture and roll it tightly into bite-size balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until the oat mixture is used up. It should make 12 bites.
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours, then transfer the bites to a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. You can eat them frozen or at room temperature!

BANANA AND COCONUT NO-BAKE ENERGY BITE

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients (except the extra optional coconut).
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until the batter is firm enough to roll into balls.
• Roll into 20 balls. Most likely you'll need to keep your hands wet as you roll the batter into balls. This prevents the oats from sticks and hold all the ingredients together.
• If you'd like the energy bites can be rolled in extra shredded coconut.
• Place in a container and refrigerator for up to 5 days. These energy bites can also be frozen up to 3 months.

COCONUT-LIME ENERGY BITES

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and pulse until the mixture is evenly chopped and beginning to stick together and form a ball. Transfer the "dough" to a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Using a small ice cream scoop, or about ½ tablespoon measure, portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball with your hands to make it smooth.
• Sprinkle shredded coconut or coconut flakes onto a plate and roll the balls in it to lightly coat. Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 1 month.