If you’re tired of constantly craving sweets and binging on sugary snacks, the solution isn’t quitting sugar cold turkey. That’s too drastic and a recipe for disaster. Instead, you should slowly replace your unhealthy snacks with healthier alternatives.
Look for alternatives that are equally delicious and able to soothe your cravings, like these Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites. They only take 5 minutes to make, are yummy, filling, and all the ingredients are loaded with nutrients that are good for you!
Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Yields: 24 bites
Ingredients
+ 3/4 cup almonds
+ 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
+ 1 tbsp hemp seeds
+ 3/4 cup rolled oats
+ 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
+ pinch of sea salt
+ 14 dates
+ 2 tbsp coconut oil
+ 2 tbsp shredded coconut
+ 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
+ 1 tbsp hemp seeds
+ 3/4 cup rolled oats
+ 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
+ pinch of sea salt
+ 14 dates
+ 2 tbsp coconut oil
+ 2 tbsp shredded coconut
Directions
Add the almonds to a food processor and process 30 seconds. Add the flaxseed meal, hemp seeds, oats, cacao powder, and sea salt. Process for another 30 seconds, until blended. Add dates and coconut oil and process for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is well blended.
Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll between your hands to form a small ball. Then roll each ball into the shredded coconut and coat evenly. Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy!
Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll between your hands to form a small ball. Then roll each ball into the shredded coconut and coat evenly. Store these energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy!
Amount per bite
| calories | carbs | fat | protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 6.8 g | 3.5 g | 1.6 g |