Tag: Protein Bites

Date Almond Protein Bites

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Makes: 16

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups raw almonds
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup flaxseeds
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 2 ½ cups Medjool dates (pitted)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup coconut flakes (optional)
  • 1 scoop protein powder or choice (optional)

Directions:

Combine almonds and Protein Powder in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are coarsely ground.

Add the pitted Medjool dates, coconut, cocoa powder, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt to the food processor.

Pulse to combine, then use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides. Continue to blend the mixture for a minute or two, until the mixture is sticky and blended.

Use a 2 tablespoon sized cookie scoop to measure and roll each scoop into a smooth ball.

Garnish with a small sprinkle of the cocoa.

Serve and store in the refrigerator.

Per Serving (1 each)

Calories: 174 

Protein: 7g   |   Carbohydrates: 25g   |   Fats: 7g   |   Fiber: 6g

Superfood Energy Bites

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Makes: 15 (depends on how big you make them)

Calories: 80 | Protein: 2.8g | Carbohydrate: 6g | Fat: 8g – PER BITE

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¾ cup almonds
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ Tbsp Manuka honey
  • ½  orange

In a food processor, blitz ¼ cup pumpkin seeds to a fine powder and remove to a large bowl.

Place the remaining pumpkin seeds, almonds and dates in food processor and grind until finely chopped. Add cinnamon, and cocoa powder and process again.

Add vanilla, juice of the orange, and honey and process until mixture forms together.

Using wet hand form into small bite-sized balls (I made 15). Drop them and roll around in to pumpkin powder. Store in airtight container infridge for best quality.