Protein Energy Bites

🧂 Ingredients

• 250 grams pitted dates

  chopped up
• 250 grams raw cashews

  can sub almond flour or seed flour
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 50 g vanilla protein powder

  I use The Dr & The Chef Grass Fed Whey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-4 tablespoons water

  as needed
• 224 g dark chocolate chips – I like Choc Zero or Lilys melted with 5 grams coconut oil
• toasted coconut shreds
• Toasted pecans – finely chopped

Instructions

• 1 In a food processor, add the cashews and process until they form fine crumbs or
  a cashew meal consistency.
• 2 Add the chopped dates, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to the cashew meal. Process
  until the mixture becomes a thick, smooth dough. If needed, add a small amount
  of the water (one tablespoon at a time) to help everything blend together.
• 3 Once the dough is smooth, add the protein powder and process again. If the
  mixture is too dry, add a little more water, but be careful not to add too much.
  The dough should be very thick and able to hold its shape when rolled into
  balls.
• 4 Using a heaping tablespoon of dough per bite, roll the mixture into
  approximately 24 balls.
• 5 After forming the balls, you can dip them in melted chocolate or roll them in
  crushed nuts or coconut for extra texture and flavor.
• 6 Let the bites set and enjoy!
• 7 These make about 24 energy bites, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout
  treat!
• 8 Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
  or in the freezer for longer storage.

Nutrition Info