Protein Bites with Chocolate, Black Bean and Coconut
Need a post-workout pick-me-up? These tasty, high-protein energy bites are deliciously flavored with coconut, nut butter, and beans. These high-protein energy bites are as irresistible as they are healthy and convenient. And they’re kid-friendly too!
Servings: 30
Calories: 107kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds blanched, toasted
- 8 ounces black beans canned, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup dates pitted
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds yellow, ground
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ½ cup chocolate chips mini
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup coconut shredded, toasted, split
Instructions
- In a food processor, coarsely grind the almonds, remove 50% and set aside. Finely grind the remaining almonds. Add the dates and process until they are well incorporated. Add the beans and grind until smooth.
- Add the almond butter, flax seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Process until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the remaining coarsely ground almonds.
- Form into balls and roll in toasted coconut.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Recipe by Chef Barbara Alexander
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g