Desserts

Information

• Serving: 8 People

Description

Craving a sweet, better-for-you snack? These no-bake darkchocolateenergy bites store in the refrigerator or freezer for grab-and-go convenience. Plus, they’re packed full of nutrient- dense ingredients, including California walnuts, so they’re both delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 3 Tbsp
• Cacao powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted, coarsely chopped
• 3 Tbsp walnut butter
• 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp Californiawalnuts,toasted,chopped
• 6 Tbsp mini bittersweet cacao chips, divided (use 3 Tbsp melted for decorating, optional)

Preparations

• Process oats in the bowl of a food processer until finely ground and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add cacao powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
• To the same food processer bowl, add dates, walnut butter and maple syrup. Pulse until it forms a thick paste, scraping down sides as needed.
• Add paste to the oat mixture and mash together with a spatula until it resembles a crumbly dough, then continue working the dough with clean hands until it forms a cohesive dough.
• Add walnuts and cacao chips to dough and knead until incorporated.
• Using a small ice cream/cookie scoop, divide dough into 16 portions and roll each piece into a ball with your hands.
• Decorate with a drizzle of melted cacao chips, optional.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 30 days.