Orange Chocolate Energy Bites
Need a healthy boost of energy that will also satisfy your sweet tooth? Try these Orange Chocolate Energy Bites! 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 organic dates
4 tbsp Uncle Matt’s Organic OJ
Zest of one organic Florida orange
2 tbsp pea / soy / hemp protein
2 tbsp organic cocoa powder
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp organic coconut flakes
1 tsp-1 tbsp organic agave syrup (optional)
1 cup organic almonds
1 cup organic cashews
1. Add the almonds and nuts to a food processor and pulse until the size of peas. Next add the dates, orange zest and juice, protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut oil and agave syrup to the food processor and blend.
2. Roll into small individual balls (should make around 12) and roll in the desiccated coconut as a nice finishing touch.
3. Keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
