INGREDIENTS: Peppermint Bark Protein Energy Bites Recipe

For the Energy Bites

• 10 large Medjool dates, pitted 
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup raw pecans or almonds
• 1 scoop Ascent Chocolate Plant Protein powder
  
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

For finishing, optional

• ½ cup desiccated coconut
• ¼ cup cocoa powder  
• ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS: Peppermint Bark Protein Energy Bites Recipe

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• To a food processor add dates, cashews, pecans (or almonds), Ascent Chocolate Plant Protein powder, coconut milk, coconut oil, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt.
• 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 and blend).
• Using your hands, roll one tablespoonful of the mixture into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat process with remaining dough.
• If desired, roll half of the bites in the desiccated coconut, and half in the cocoa powder.
• Place bites back onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish.
• Warm in 30 second increments until melted, stirring between.
• Place chocolate into a piping bag or ziploc bag.
• Cut a small hole and drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the bites.
• Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes. Serve bites chilled.

Notes

• Bites will keep for 14 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Prep Time:  15 minutes (excludes 30 minute chill time)
Servings:  18-20 bites