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Peanut Butter Mocha Energy Bites
These bite-sized energy bites are the perfect snack. Loaded with peanut butter, coffee, dates, chocolate and dusted with cocoa powder, they are a filling yet delicious snack. You need to try these vegan and gluten-free protein balls!
Course
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine
Gluten Free, Healthy, Plant Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword
easy snack recipe, healthy chocolate snacks, preworkout snack, raw vegan dessert
Prep Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
energy bites
Calories
103
kcal
Author
Amanda
Ingredients
1/2
cup
dates
pitted
1
cup
rolled oats
1/2
cup
creamy peanut butter
1/2
cup
strong coffee
1/4
cup
agave nectar
can substitute with maple syrup or honey
2
Tablespoons
cocoa powder
+ 1 Tablespoon for coating (optional)
1
Tablespoon
chia seeds
Tools:
food processor
Instructions
Place pitted dates in the food processor and pulse until in small pieces.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse until a sticky wet-dough like consistency.
Put in fridge for 20 minutes to set.
Remove from fridge and roll into balls 3/4 inch in diameter. Should yield about 16 balls.
Pour 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder on plate and roll energy bites in cocoa.
Enjoy right away or store in the fridge.
Notes
These peanut butter mocha energy balls will keep well for about a week stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
energy bite
|
Calories:
103
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13.9
g
|
Protein:
3.2
g
|
Fat:
4.8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
38
mg
|
Potassium:
128
mg
|
Fiber:
2.2
g
|
Sugar:
8.1
g
|
Calcium:
10
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg