Almond Joy Energy Bites

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 cup Dates

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 cup Oatmeal

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Almond butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Almond extract
  • 2 tbsp Dark chocolate

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/8 tbsp Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2/3 cup Almonds
  • 1/4 cup Chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp Coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Coconut extract
  • 1/4 cup Wheat germ or flax seeds

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup of oatmeal
• ¼ cup of chia seeds
• ¼ cup of wheat germ or flax seeds (for a gluten-free option!)
• ⅔ cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup chopped dates
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup agave syrup
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• Chocolate Drizzle:
• 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate (choose a Vegan kind if needed, like the ones from Trader Joes)
• ¼ teaspoon coconut oil

Directions

• Prepare a parchment paper lined baking sheet and set aside.
• In a large bowl add the oats, chia seeds, wheat germ and slivered almonds and mix. together well,
• Add the dates, coconut milk, almond butter, coconut oil, agave syrup, almond and coconut extract.
• Using your hands, mix everything together well. The warmth from your hands will help to melt the almond butter, creating the perfect consistency.
• Begin to create 1 inch balls and roll between your palms until they are perfectly ball-shaped, set on parchment paper.
• When all the energy bites are formed, roll in the coconut flakes and return to the parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a small microwave-safe dish microwave the chocolate for 60 seconds. Remove, add coconut oil and microwave for another 30 seconds.
• Remove and stir. Microwave in additional 30-second intervals as needed until smooth.
• Gently pour chocolate into the corner of a ziplock bag. Snip a small piece off the corner and drizzle away.
• Add any leftover coconut flakes before the chocolate dries.
• Enjoy!