Chocolate Peppermint Energy Bites

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cacao powder
  • 1 cup Dates, pitted

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Mint dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Almonds

• Desserts

  • 1 Candy canes

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup almonds
• ½ cup cacao powder
• ¼ cup mint dark chocolate, chopped
• ½ Tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• Candy canes, for garnish

Directions

• Place almonds in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped. Don’t overdo it – you want the almonds to still contribute a bit of texture to the balls.
• Pit dates. If soft, add to food processor. If not, soak in hot water for 10 minutes to soften and then add to the food processor. Blend until a dough consistency forms.
• Add mixture to large bowl with remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Chill mixture in the fridge for approximately 5 minutes
• Remove mixture from fridge and roll into 1-inch balls. Optional: roll balls in crushed candy canes for a sweet treat. Store in the fridge until ready