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Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites

Course Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword Budget-friendly, Fiber, Kid-friendly
Cooking Method Food Processor
Condition Chronic Kidney Disease, Dairy Free, Diabetes, Gluten Free, Heart Health, Low FODMAP, Low Sodium, PCOS, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup puffed rice
  • 1 cup coconut dried and shredded
  • 4 Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds *
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cups chocolate dark

Instructions

  • In a food processor, add puffed rice and coconut and pulse until they are coarsely ground.
  • Add peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, salt, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate chips. Pulse again until the mixture begins to come together and the chocolate chips have started to break apart. The mixture should be a bit sticky. If it is too dry, add another drizzle of maple syrup and mix well.
  • Using a 1 Tbsp measure, scoop mixture and form into balls. Store in the fridge for 4 hours until firm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you are enjoying these as a Low FODMAP snack, please limit the serving to 2 balls.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g