Peppermint Cocoa Bites
These - healthy - no-bake - raw - 5 Ingredient Peppermint Cocoa Energy Bites are every bit as delicious as they sound. Chocolate + peppermint = BLISS! Gluten free and sugar free, these little holiday treats use the most simple of ingredients: nuts, dates, cocoa powder, & peppermint extract. Roll in crushed candy canes or shredded coconut for an added dose of yumminess! Find more healthy recipes at groundedandsurrounded.com
Servings: 15 bites
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: $5.00
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal