Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites
This HealthifiThis Healthified sweet treat recipe incorporates Gratisfied pumpkin spice granola clusters, dates and coconut oil for a nutritious and delicious snack or desserted sweet treat recipe incorporates Gratisfied pumpkin spice granola clusters, dates and coconut oil for a nutritious and delicious snack or dessert
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
For the bites
- 1 cup crushed Gratisfied Pumpkin Spice Granola see note
- 10 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
For the chocolate coating
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips I used Hu Kitchen brand
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil soft or melted
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pumpkin spice granola and dates. Start blending, and slowly incorporate the melted coconut oil. Continue to process until a sticky batter is formed.
- Using your hands, roll bites of desired size, and place on a parchment paper line baking sheet. Transfer the bites to the fridge for at least an hour or the freezer for 30 minutes to chill.
- Once the bites are cold, make the chocolate coating if using. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwaveable safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Whisk the chocolate mixture vigorously until creamy.
- Using your hands, one by one, dip the energy bites in the chocolate and roll until fully coated. Place them back on the parchment paper line baking sheet. Do this until all of the bites are coated. Transfer the bites back to the refrigerator for at least an hour to set.
Notes
Gratisfied Pumpkin Spice Granola Clusters
Storage: keep the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.