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Coconut Seed Energy Bites

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  • Author: Chantal - Fresh is Real
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x
  • Category: Treats, Desserts, Snacks
  • Cuisine: Allergen-Friendly, Vegan, Plant-Based, Kid-Approved

Description

These bites are perfect to fuel your energy without giving you a sugar rush. Perfect pick-me-up snack to keep you going until your next meal. For this recipe, you will need a baked sweet potato (either oven baked for 45 minutes or microwave for 2-3 minutes).


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/3 cup sweet potato (baked/mashed)
  • 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut + extra 1/3 cup for step 4
  • 1 heaping tbsp sunflower seed butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp flax (ground meal)
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs or dark allergen-free mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • Dash Jamaican spice or nutmeg
  • Dash Himalayan salt

Instructions

  1. Measure out and place all ingredients into medium mixing bowl.
  2. Mix ingredients until well incorporated.
  3. Scoop a small spoonful, about 1-inch, and roll into balls.
  4. Roll each seed ball into remaining 1/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut.
  5. Place on a parchment lined freezable glass dish, cover and freeze.
  6. The seeds balls will need at least 2 hours to set.

Notes

*You can bake the sweet potato ahead of time to save on preparation time.

Store in freezer for up to one month. Best eaten frozen or semi-frozen.