Description
Tahini Cacao Power Bites are nutrient-dense, no-bake snacks made with tahini, dates, cacao, and seeds. They offer a healthy energy boost, perfect for on-the-go snacking or post-workout recovery.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (plus more for rolling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the pitted dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a paste.
- Add tahini, cacao powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Process until well combined and a sticky dough forms.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute tahini with almond or peanut butter.
- Add a tablespoon of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Try rolling the bites in cocoa powder or crushed nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
