Dark Chocolate and Cherry Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites with cherries and dark chocolate. are packed full of real food and natural goodness making them a healthy snack that the whole family is sure to love.
There are thousands of energy bite recipes online because they are so simple to make while being delicious and nutritious at the same time. By simply combining some nuts, dried fruit, and flavors of your choice, you can easily create a grab-and-go snack in under 10 minutes flat. I’ve actually shared some energy bite recipes on the blog before, including my Carrot Cake Energy Bites, so these dark chocolate cherry energy bites are just another flavor you can add to the mix.
Inspired by black forest cake, these energy bites are a naturally sweetened, gluten-free snack that can help to satisfy a sweet tooth in a much healthier way.
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 32 energy bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Description
Ready in under 10 minutes, these energy bites are a healthy and delicious snack that the whole family is sure to love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup dried dates
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chip
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place almonds in a food processor and blend until roughly ground.
- Add dates, cherries, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sea salt and blend until mixture is well combined and becomes sticky.
- Add chocolate chips and blend for another 30 seconds, just long enough to mix them in.
- Seperate mixture into 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls until all of the dough has been used.
- The energy bites can be eaten immediately or stored in the fridge for up to one week or the freezer for a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 82 calories
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Fat: 4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
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