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Brookie Energy Bites

Servings 24
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Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1½ cups cashews, salted
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • If your dates are soft, toss them right into the food processor with the maple syrup. (If the dates are hard, place pitted dates in a microwave-safe bowl with the maple syrup. Microwave for 30 seconds. Add dates to food processor.)
  • Add cashews, quick oats and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process on high for 1 minute. Pulse as needed to form a ball. If your dates are dry, you may need to add more maple syrup to form a ball. Remove dough from food processor & separate into two equal balls.
  • Place one ball in a bowl & mix in mini chocolate chips. Place the other ball back into the food processor. Add cocoa powder & chocolate chips. Blend 30 seconds or until combined.
  • Grab ½ tbsp of each dough and roll into a ball. Repeat 24 times. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

For athletes: Eat a few of these as a snack in between meals so you don't go too long without eating. Or, add them on to a meal to increase your carb intake.
For healthy eating: Eat 1 - 2 of these as a snack in between meals or for a sweet treat.
For kids: If your kids like these as much as mine, good luck keeping them stocked! My 7-year-old smashed 3 after school before I hid the rest in the freezer.