Peanut Butter & Coffee Energy Bites

12/02/2021

A simply amazing flavour - if you don't try this peanut butter and coffee energy bites, you'll definitely be missing out. Whip up a batch at the beginning of the week and store in the fridge to have ready any time you need a healthy and tasty afternoon pick-me-up. And we all need it badly let's be honest!

Makes: 24

Prepare: 15 minutes plus setting time

Storage: Up to 5 days in an sealed container in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer

Ingredients:

  • 85g cashew nuts
  • 50g almonds
  • 150 pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp finely ground coffee
  • 1 tbsp coconut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of fine sea salt
  • 10-15g shredded coconut for rolling

1. Place the nuts in a food processor and whizz until crumbly, but not completely smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and process until the mixture is well combined.

2. Use a small spoon to scoop out the mixture and roll into 1-inch morsels, using slightly wet hands (if need be) to form the medium sized balls.

3. Lightly cover each ball with shredded coconut and place on a baking sheet. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!