1. Place dates and almond butter in a food processor and process 30 seconds, or until the dates are broken down slightly.
2. Add protein powder, coconut flour, flaxseed and chia seed and process for 30 more seconds.
3. Add vanilla, cinnamon, almond milk and salt and process until a thick dough forms. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the chocolate chips.
4. Form the dough into 15 balls. Roll the balls in a small amount of water and then roll them in coconut flakes. Keep the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat.
Coconut Almond Energy Bites
Makes 15
All you need:
8 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/2 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1/3 cup coconut flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons chia seed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (60% cacao or higher)
Unsweetened coconut flakes, for rolling
All you do:
1. Place dates and almond butter in a food processor and process 30 seconds, or until the dates are broken down slightly.
2. Add protein powder, coconut flour, flaxseed and chia seed and process for 30 more seconds.
3. Add vanilla, cinnamon, almond milk and salt and process until a thick dough forms. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the chocolate chips.
4. Form the dough into 15 balls. Roll the balls in a small amount of water and then roll them in coconut flakes. Keep the energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat.