Peppermint Cocoa Energy Bites
The holidays are here and so are these delightful Peppermint Cocoa Energy Bites!
Peppermint and chocolate are meant to be together.
Like Batman and Robin.
Bert and Ernie.
Coffee and mornings.
I may or may not be slightly obsessed with making energy bites. I mean, who can honestly gauge that sort of thing? But is a Peppermint Cocoa Energy Bite obsession really that big of a problem in light of what’s going on in the world today? 😉
I have made it my mission to create a perfect energy bite recipe for every season.
This past summer there was this amazing lime coconut version we packed for our hiking trips and, as soon as the leaves started to turn, we pulled out the Thank”slimming” Pumpkin Bites recipe.
Energy bites are one way I can sneak healthy nuts and dates into my kids diets, and they don’t even know….Muhaha!!!! [That was my futile attempt at an evil laugh, by the way.]
I usually freeze them and pull them out a few at a time to stick in my kids school snack pouches.
Okay, you got me. I put them in the freezer because “out of sight out of mind”. I can’t eat the whole batch if they are not taunting me every time I open the fridge.
Oh, and I always make a double batch of these Peppermint Cocoa Energy Bites!
That way you will not have to make them again so soon because we all know we hate washing out our food processors. Such a pain.
So these are SUPER healthy, right? Downright slimming you might say. Just perfect for everyday enjoyment.
So, in honor of the holiday season, we have also created a 4-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge, and it’s epic!
I mean what are the holidays if we don’t splurge a little. So there you have it. A slim and a splurge recipe to take you through this beautiful holiday season.
For more holiday recipes and ideas be sure to check out our Holidays Page and Christmas Pinterest Board!
Peppermint Cocoa Bites
Equipment
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- 1 cup sliced almonds, pecans, or walnuts
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint extract adjust to taste
- 1-2 tsp cold water if needed
- 1 candy cane or peppermints, crushed optional
- 1/3 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut optional
Instructions
- Place your dates, nuts, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract in a food processor. Process on low until course crumbs form.
- If your mixture is not holding together due to the lack of moisture in the dates, add a few teaspoons of water a little at a time while your processor is running until the crumbs stick together and form into a ball. Be careful to not add too much water as the mixture should not be sticky, just "wet" enough to hold together.
- Remove mixture from food processor and form into Tbsp size bites by rolling between your palms.
- If desired, roll the bites into the crushed candy cane or coconut. Enjoy!
- Store in an air tight container in your refrigerator or freezer.
These look delicious! I am featuring them tonight on Allergy-Free Thursdays. Can’t wait to see what you share this week!
I SO appreciate that, Elle! Thank you so much 🙂 Your party is always so much fun!
Your peppermint cocoa bites look very tempting! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #HomeMattersParty
These look delicious! Of course I’m a fan of anything peppermint and cocoa. 😉 Thank you so much for sharing them with us at AFT! I’m going to feature them at this week’s party. Hope you have a wonderful holiday! 🙂
Oh wow!!! Thank you so much, Raia! I LOVE paryting with you ladies each week, so I am honored 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Yum! I bet these would be great to curb my late night sweet tooth. Plus I love peppermint! Pinned and sharing! Thank you for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party.
They most certainly would, Cristina! I never thought to have them as a midnight snack 😉 Love it!
Just printed this one off! Thanks!
Cool! I really hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂 Merry Christmas!
I love the addition of the peppermint to your awesome cocoa bites! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Oh me too, Miz Helen! There is just something magical about chocolate and peppermint together 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love it when delicious is healthy too – and these definitely are both delicious and healthy!! They look really cute too. Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul, Sammi.
I actually found candy canes that are just: Sugar & Peppermint oil. Everything else had HFCS and other toxic ingredients. Sure, they aren’t ORGANIC, but close enough!
King Leo Pure peppermint sticks.
Really?! I need to see if they carry them on Amazon. Thanks for sharing this healthy Christmas treat with all of us, Carol. Merry Christmas to you!
Another fabulous snack idea of your Sammi! Love clean eating snacks like this! It really makes snacking more fun! Pinning and stumbling!
Thanks Ilka, your support of my recipes is MUCH appreciated. Merry Christmas to you!
Love energy balls and these would be so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe. #SundayFitness&Food
Yes, they are SO simple to make. I just a batch a few days ago and it took my daughter and I less than 20 minutes to make 20 bites to take to school the next few weeks 😉
I better go buy candy canes! Everything else I have on hand already. These sound delicious; I’ll be trying them soon. Visiting from Savoring Saturday.
You will just love them, Abi! Merry Christmas and enjoy!!
I’m pretty sure I need these in my life. Thanks so much for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays, I’m going to be featuring them at this weekend’s party. 🙂 Hope to see you gals there!
Yes, Raia, you definitely NEED these in your life! We are so honored to be featured 🙂 Thanks you!! Merry Christmas to you!
I think these sound yummy. I would roll in crushed coconut flakes instead of peppermint candy for me, but love the festive Christmas spirit of the candy candy on it.
Thanks for sharing on Let’s Get Real Link Party. I will be featuring this post on next week’s link up on my blog, InnerSavvy.com
Yes, shredded coconut is just as delicious as the crushed candy canes! Thank you for the feature. We are so excited! Merry Christmas, Karen!
YES! Chocolate + Peppermint = my idea of heaven!! Definitely bookmarking this recipe. 🙂
I am glad we are both in agreement about chocolate and peppermint 😉 Have a blessed holiday season, Nicole!
I can see why you love energy bites so much – they sound delicious, and are healthy! I’m definitely trying this recipe – Pinning it to my favorite foods board, too!
Thanks Amy! Yes, they are my favorite “raw” snack for sure, especially these holiday flavors!!
Stopping by again to thank you for sharing these with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party! Hope you come back and join us this week.
Hi Sarah and Sammi! It’s a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for linking up at Let’s Get Real so I could find you. I love energy bites and was thinking about working on a peppermint recipe. You’ve done the work for me. Thanks so much. I can’t wait to try these. I’m heading over to check out the fudge recipe too.
Thanks Christina! We just love partying with you 🙂 We hope you enjoy these festive bites as much as we do! Merry Christmas!
These are so festive and fun!
I am hosting a gluten free Christmas Treat link up. If you want to add this recipe, I would love that. 🙂
Such a fun recipe! Love the flavor combo.
I agree. Peppermint and chocolate are absolutely meant to be together. Love these energy bites – what a great way to get this wonderful flavour combo in a healthy treat. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
This is one of those…”why didn’t I think of that?” moments. Brilliant my friend! We love energy bites at our house. Same as you… out of sight out of mind. Of course they don’t last long with 4 growing kids in the house either. Love that they are healthy! Pinning these and making them soon!!
The only problem with energy bites is they just don’t last long enough…if only they weren’t soooo delicious 😉 Merry Christmas to you and your family, Chellie!
These look so good. Sharing on my fb page.
Thanks Sarah! I hope your FB followers enjoy this recipe too!
I love healthy treats and the shredded coconut will make these a hit with my husband. Thanks.
Love this recipe. I can not wait to try it out.
I know you will love them Heather! Good luck 🙂