Nut-Free Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites

Prep Time 30 mins Total Time 30 mins print Serves 20     adjust servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups medjool dates, pitted (roughly 20 dates)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats, divided
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cover the dates with 2 cups of boiling water and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
2. Remove dates from water, shaking off excess, and place in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
3. To the food processor add 2 tablespoons of the water along with the maple syrup, cocoa powder, 1 cup of rolled oats, and ½ cup of shredded coconut.
4. Process until smooth, scraping down sides and adding the remaining ½ cup of rolled oats and pulsing.
5. Put the food processor in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before rolling into 1 tablespoon sized balls, and tossing to coat in remaining ¼ cup of shredded coconut.

by simplerecipepro

Recipe Notes

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze in a plastic freezer bag for up to 2 months.