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Chocolate Covered Energy Bites

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Ingredients
  

For the Energy Bites

  • 2 cups raw nuts of choice (I suggest almonds or walnuts)
  • 12 - 14 Medjool dates, pits removed
  • ⅓ cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

For the Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup coconut butter
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (can be room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions
 

Making the Energy Bites

  • Place the raw nuts in a food processor and blend until the consistency of course sand (about 20 seconds).
  • Add the dates and peanut butter, and blend again.
  • While processing, add the melted coconut oil, and continue to blend until a sticky dough is formed.
  • Form energy bites into balls of desired size and place on a cutting board or cookie sheet. Transfer to the refrigerator for 2 hours to chill.

Making the Chocolate Coating

  • While Energy Bites are chilling, place the coconut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over the lowest heat. Cook for about 3 minutes until it has melted and become creamy.
  • Add the raw cacao powder and stir until blended. 
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a separate medium bowl. Add the maple syrup and whisk (it might cause the mixture to slightly thicken).

Putting it all Together

  • Dip the energy bites into the coating mixture and place on a cutting board or cookie sheet. Do this until all of the coating mixture is used up, which might take 2 to 3 coats. Transfer back to the refrigerator to set. Store in the fridge.

Notes

*Prep Tip: At least 30 minutes before coating the energy bites, transfer them to the freezer so they are cold and the coating will set faster.