Coconut-Date Energy Bites
These bite size tasty treats are bursting with energy, fiber, a healthy dose of fat and carbohydrates to keep you fueled throughout the day. With being a mom of three boys this is one of my go-to snacks. It’s so simple to create, nutrient dense and yummy. Perfect snack for on-the-go! Dates are a great source of fiber, energy due to the natural sugar, vitamins and minerals. They help to improve digestion, cardiovascular systems, eyesight with night blindness, anemia and intestinal disorders, allergies, sexual weakness and so much more. Get your daily dose of dates for overall health!
SERVES: 24
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups almonds, raw or nuts of choice
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened organic
2 cups Medjool dates
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tsp honey, raw
1 tsp sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a food processor, combine nuts and shredded coconut; until crumbly. Add in dates, coconut oil, nut butter, honey and sea salt; process until a sticky uniform batter is formed.
Once blended, scoop about 1 tbsp of dough and roll between your hands to form a ball. Place on baking dish with a lined parchment; place in the freezer to set for at least an hour before serving. You may store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or longer shelf life in freezer. Before chilling the balls, you may garnish with cocoa powder, nuts or shredded coconut. Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 103; total fat 6.6g; sodium 79mg; potassium 148mg; total carbohydrates 10.5g; dietary fiber 2.2g; protein 2.2g; calcium 3% and iron 5%.