Raw Cacao Energy Bites

Raw Cacao Energy Bites

These 5-ingredients vegan energy bites are sweet, decadent and so nutritious.

Naturally sweetened by dates, these no-bake bites are equally easy to make (takes less than 10 minutes). 

Walnuts and almonds are the ‘base’ of this recipe. Dates bind all the ingredients together whilst also making them sweet and healthy.

The cacao powder  + a touch of vanilla flavoring give the bites an AMAZING flavor. 

Note: Raw Cacao Powder and Cocoa Powder aren’t the same thing. Raw cacao powder is prepared by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans. Cocoa powder, however, is made by roasting cacao powder at high temperatures; which destroys vital minerals of cacao (source).

The procedure is incredibly simple. Just blend the nuts and almonds with chocolate until they’re coarse, then add dates + vanilla flavoring.

Blend some more, roll into small-medium balls and you’re done! 

These bites are also really freezer friendly as you can store them for 10-15 days in an air-tight container.

That’s it. Now let’s make these Raw Cacao Energy Bites!

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Raw Cacao Energy Bites

Easy vegan raw cacao energy bites recipe by Veganbell

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword vegan energy balls, vegan energy bites

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Servings 10 bites

Calories 206 kcal

Author Veganbell

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 1 cup dates (pitted)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, add walnuts + almonds + cocoa powder. Blend in short bursts until coarse.

2. Add vanilla flavoring + dates and blend in short bursts until the mixture is sticky and clumpy.

3. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you have about 10 balls.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Raw Cacao Energy Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 ball)

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 287mg8%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 20IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 61mg6%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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