Cocoa Nutty Energy Bites
Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni Cooking Event April 25, 2017
Cocoa Nutty Energy Bites
Yield: 25
INGREDIENTS
| Step | Amount | Ingredients | |
| 1 | 2 Tbsp. | 30ml | Pure local maple syrup |
| 3 Tbsp. | 45 ml | Unsweetened cocoa powder | |
| 1 tsp. | 5ml | Pure vanilla extract | |
| 2 | ¼ cup | 62.5ml | Sunflower seeds (raw), finely ground |
| ¼ cup | 62.5ml | Pumpkin seeds (raw), finely ground | |
| ½ cup | 125ml | Unsweetened coconut, finely ground | |
| ¼ cup | 62.5ml | Hazelnut/Almond/Peanut butter | |
| Garnish: Coconut shredded/Hemp seeds, as needed | |||
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
- Combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla and nut butter. Mix really well until combined.
Step 2
- Using a coffee/spice grinder put seeds/coconut in ¼ cup at a time and grind until finely ground.
- Stir in finely ground ingredients until well blended.
Step 3
- Shape into ¾ inch spheres/balls and then roll into additional garnish shredded coconut/hemp seeds.
Step 4
- Store in air-tight container in the fridge to set. Freeze for up to 3 months.