These bites make for great pre or post-workout fuel and are easy to take on the go!

Ingredients: Chocolate Berry Bliss Energy Bites Recipe

• 10 large Medjool dates, pitted 
• 1 ⅓ cups raw cashews
• 1 scoop Ascent Chocolate Plant Protein Powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tablespoons freeze-dried berry powder

Directions: Chocolate Berry Bliss Energy Bites Recipe

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• To a food processor add dates, cashews, Ascent Chocolate Plant Protein powder, coconut milk, coconut oil, and cocoa powder.
• Process until ingredients come together and the dough holds together when you squeeze a bit in your hand.
• (Note: If dough looks dry, add more coconut milk a teaspoon at a time).
• Using your hands, roll one tablespoonful of the mixture into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat process with remaining dough.
• Place desiccated coconut and berry powder in a shallow rimmed dish.
• Stir to combine.
• Roll bites in the berry mixture and place back onto the baking sheet.
• Repeat process with remaining bites.
• Wrap baking sheet in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Serve bites chilled.

Notes

• Bites will keep for 5 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• To make berry powder: Place a 1.2 ounce bag of freeze dried strawberries or raspberries into a mini food processor. Process until a powder forms. Alternatively, you can use a rolling pin to crush the berries in the bag until a powder forms.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (excludes 30 minute chill time)          

Servings: 18-20 bites