Choc-mint Energy Bites

PREP 40 MIN COOK NONE 

You could fill up your snack jar with these energy-boosting bites or give a jar as a gift to a choc-loving friend.

INGREDIENTS based on 16 servings

1 cup (100g) rolled oats (or brown rice flakes or quinoa flakes if gluten free) 

1⁄2 cup (60g) vanilla protein powder (or natural protein powder) 

1⁄3 cup (120g) almond butter (or other nut butter) 

1⁄4 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder) 

8 pitted medjool dates 

peppermint extract few drops

Topping

1⁄3 cup (35g) rolled oats (or brown rice flakes or quinoa flakes if gluten free) 

2 tsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder) 

METHOD

 Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine and form a sticky dough, adding a little water if needed.

Divide mixture into 16 and roll into balls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. 

To make topping, blitz oats and cocoa to a rough crumb in food processor. Transfer to a bowl and roll balls in topping mixture to coat.

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a month.

NUTRITION

Energy (kJ): 487 kJ / 116 cals

Protein: 5.8 g

Fat: 5.4 g

Sat. Fat: 0.8 g

Carbs: 10.5 g

Sugar: 5.5 g

Fibre: 2.7 g