Raw Nut Cookie Dough Bites with Cocoa Nibs
Energy balls packed with protein, vitamins and minerals
Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 g (1.8 oz) cashews_
- 50 g (1.8 oz) hazelnuts_
- 50 g (1.8 oz) oats_
- 50 g (1.8 oz) dates_
- 2 tbsp almond milk_
- 1 pinch salt_
- ⅛ tsp vanilla bean powder_ optional
- 40 g (1.4 oz) raw cacao nibs_
Instructions
- First put the nuts and oats into a food processor and mix until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.
- Add the dates and mix again.
- Add the 'milk', salt and the vanilla, if using, mix until it becomes a sticky dough. Add more 'milk' if necessary.
- Move the dough into a bowl, then add the cocoa nibs and knead until evenly distributed.
- Take portions of high heaped teaspoons of dough and roll walnut sized balls with your hands.
- Put on a plate with space in between the balls and put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- After they firmed up you can put them into a bowl or container to store in the fridge.
Notes
You can use either sweetened or unsweetened cacao nibs or even swap them for (mini) chocolate chips. You can swap the cashews or hazelnuts with almonds, use whatever nuts you like.
Nutrition Facts
Raw Nut Cookie Dough Bites with Cocoa Nibs
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
79
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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