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No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites with Dried Fruit

Energy Bites Recipe

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
These chocolate no bake energy bites are crafted from just 5 simple natural ingredients, featuring natural sweeteners. They're gluten-free and easily adaptable to a vegan diet.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14 bites
Calories 119 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For Energy Bites

  • ¾ cup dried plums, chopped or pulse in a food processor (150g)
  • ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped or pulse in a food processor (50g)
  • 2 ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoon dark mini chocolate chips, or semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped (50g), or your choice of nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For Chocolate covered glaze

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips or shredded chocolate, 100g

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Mix all energy bite ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Roll into small balls, transfer to cookie sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
  • While chilling, melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time. Dip each ball in chocolate using two forks.
  • Place the balls back on baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, preferably overnight or check after 1-3 hours for setting.

NOTES

  • This recipe makes about 14-16 energy bites.
  • Energy bars: Press the mixture into a lined square baking dish. Refrigerate, then cut into bars for no-bake energy bars!
  • These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for about 6 months. Consider making extra and keeping them refrigerated or frozen for convenience.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.4mg
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