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COCONUT ALMOND ENERGY BITES

One recipe - many flavours!

These coconut energy bites are quick and fun to make. They are naturally sweetened with dates and there is no baking required. These delicious little bite size snacks are are high in protein, antioxidants, potassium and fibre to help keep your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MATCHA LEMOn


Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut flakes

  • ¼ cup almond flour

  • 2 tbsp cold coconut oil

  • 2 tbsp date paste

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Get Creative

You can make these energy bites into any flavour you like. Here are a few of my favourite combinations

  • 1 tsp cinnamon & 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp matcha

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice and zest from 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp dried raspberry powder

You can add dried fruit, fruit powders, coconut flakes, nuts, seeds, hemp, rolled oats, chocolate chips, flavoured extracts and herbs into any combination you like.


method

  1. Add the coconut flakes into the food processor, and blend until the coconut flakes are almost a flour like consistency

  2. Add the almond flour, coconut oil, date paste and sea salt

  3. Process on high until everything is combined

  4. If the dough looks a bit dry and not coming together, you can add another tbsp of coconut oil or date paste

  5. Add in your creative flavours

  6. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into a ball

  7. Roll the ball in optional shredded coconut, hemp, rolled oats and place on a baking sheet

  8. Repeat until dough is gone

  9. You can eat these right away

  10. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy when you need a quick energy bite