Orange Chocolate Energy Bites
Need a healthy boost of energy that will also satisfy your sweet tooth? Try these Orange Chocolate Energy balls! Packed with dates, Uncle Matt’s OJ (of course!), protein and cocoa, they’ll give you energy without the letdown. Plus, they’re gluten free and vegan!
Ingredients:
2/3 cup dates
4 tbsp Uncle Matt’s Organic OJ
Zest of one orange
2 tbsp pea / soy / hemp protein
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp of coconut flakes
1 tsp-1 tbsp agave syrup (optional)
1. Blend together the dates, orange zest and juice, protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut oil and agave syrup in a food processor.
2. Roll into small individual balls (should make up around 12) and roll in the desiccated coconut as a nice finishing touch.
3. Keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
