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Chocolate Date Energy Bites

‍Nutrition:‍

Serving size: 1 ball
Calories: 106
Fat: 9 grams
Net Carb: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams


Fierce Foods Fact: These delicious energy balls are a great source of fiber and provide a low glycemic nutrient-dense carbohydrate in a balanced format with healthy protein and fat.

‍

Photographed by Anne Watson

Directions:

Using a food processor, grind the pecan halves until finely chopped. Add dates to the food processor and blend.

Add the cocoa powder, Sunbutter, vanilla extract, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes, and salt to the pecan and date mixture in the food processor. Blend until well processed and the mixture begins to resemble a dough.

Roll the mixture into 15 round, 1 1⁄2  inch balls (~19g per ball). Once all the balls are formed, roll them into the remaining ¼ cup of shredded coconut flakes and serve.

They will store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. May also freeze for up to 6 months.

Kids Can Cook Tips: Kids will have fun measuring the ingredients and forming and rolling the balls.

‍


Chocolate Date Energy Bites

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1⁄2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, gently packed (~80 grams)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Sunbutter
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

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Feeling snacky? Reach for one of these delectable chocolate date energy bites to refuel.

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Willett Children's Hospital

September 11, 2021

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20 Total Minutes

15 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1⁄2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, gently packed (~80 grams)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Sunbutter
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1⁄2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, gently packed (~80 grams)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Sunbutter
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1⁄2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, gently packed (~80 grams)
  • ⅓ cup + 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Sunbutter
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

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5 Minutes

‍Nutrition:‍

Serving size: 1 ball
Calories: 106
Fat: 9 grams
Net Carb: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams


Fierce Foods Fact: These delicious energy balls are a great source of fiber and provide a low glycemic nutrient-dense carbohydrate in a balanced format with healthy protein and fat.

‍

Photographed by Anne Watson

Directions:

Using a food processor, grind the pecan halves until finely chopped. Add dates to the food processor and blend.

Add the cocoa powder, Sunbutter, vanilla extract, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes, and salt to the pecan and date mixture in the food processor. Blend until well processed and the mixture begins to resemble a dough.

Roll the mixture into 15 round, 1 1⁄2  inch balls (~19g per ball). Once all the balls are formed, roll them into the remaining ¼ cup of shredded coconut flakes and serve.

They will store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. May also freeze for up to 6 months.

Kids Can Cook Tips: Kids will have fun measuring the ingredients and forming and rolling the balls.

‍


‍Nutrition:‍

Serving size: 1 ball
Calories: 106
Fat: 9 grams
Net Carb: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams


Fierce Foods Fact: These delicious energy balls are a great source of fiber and provide a low glycemic nutrient-dense carbohydrate in a balanced format with healthy protein and fat.

‍

Photographed by Anne Watson

Directions:

Using a food processor, grind the pecan halves until finely chopped. Add dates to the food processor and blend.

Add the cocoa powder, Sunbutter, vanilla extract, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes, and salt to the pecan and date mixture in the food processor. Blend until well processed and the mixture begins to resemble a dough.

Roll the mixture into 15 round, 1 1⁄2  inch balls (~19g per ball). Once all the balls are formed, roll them into the remaining ¼ cup of shredded coconut flakes and serve.

They will store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. May also freeze for up to 6 months.

Kids Can Cook Tips: Kids will have fun measuring the ingredients and forming and rolling the balls.

‍


‍Nutrition:‍

Serving size: 1 ball
Calories: 106
Fat: 9 grams
Net Carb: 5 grams
Protein: 2 grams


Fierce Foods Fact: These delicious energy balls are a great source of fiber and provide a low glycemic nutrient-dense carbohydrate in a balanced format with healthy protein and fat.

‍

Photographed by Anne Watson

Directions:

Using a food processor, grind the pecan halves until finely chopped. Add dates to the food processor and blend.

Add the cocoa powder, Sunbutter, vanilla extract, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes, and salt to the pecan and date mixture in the food processor. Blend until well processed and the mixture begins to resemble a dough.

Roll the mixture into 15 round, 1 1⁄2  inch balls (~19g per ball). Once all the balls are formed, roll them into the remaining ¼ cup of shredded coconut flakes and serve.

They will store well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. May also freeze for up to 6 months.

Kids Can Cook Tips: Kids will have fun measuring the ingredients and forming and rolling the balls.

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