Energy Bites

I am OBSESSED with energy bites/bliss balls/date balls/fat balls - call them what you will! The perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Perfect on-the-go healthy snack.

almond butter bliss balls

Ingredients

Bliss Balls:

• 1/2 c pitted dates (organic if possible)
• 1/2 c almond flour (or coconut)
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp almond butter (or cashew, sunflower)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (if desired)
• 1 tbsp manuka honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 scoop plant protein (I love Geniune Health Plant Protein)

Icing:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 tbsp almond butter 
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds

Instructions

1. Balls: Combine the bliss balls ingredients together in a bowl
2. Transfer to a food processor and blend on high until the ingredients stick together into one big ball (if too dry, add more liquid. If too wet, add more powder - 1 tbsp at a time)
3. Once combined remove S blade from food processor and form into mini balls. Place on plate with parchment paper and place in refridgerator for 5-10 minutes.
4. Icing: Melt coconut oil and add in remaining ingredients.
5. Drizzle over balls and leave in refridgerator for an hour. Enjoy over 5-7 days. May be placed in freezer to enjoy longer.

cocoa crunch energy bites

Ingredients

Bliss Balls:

• 1/2 c pitted dates (organic if possible)
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp almond butter (or cashew, sunflower)
• 1/2 c puffed millet
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 4-6 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (if desired)
• 1 tbsp manuka honey (or maple syrup)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in a food processor on high until blended into a sticky mixture.
2. Remove S blade and and form into individual balls.
3. Put balls in refridgerator for 10-15 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

cacao + spirulina date balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted Medjol dates
• 2 tbsp spirulina
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp stevia 

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients (except cacao nibs) in a food processor and blend on high.
2. Once combined into a sticky mixture, form into individual balls. Roll cacao nibs on top of balls.
3. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes, remove and enjoy!

*Did you know spirulina is jam-packed with protien? Spirulina is known to increase fat burning during exercise. It's high antioxidant content makes it beneficial in reducing exercise induced oxidation which leads to muscle fatigue and inability to gain muscle.

cacoa + millet almond butter bliss balls

Ingredients

Bliss Balls:

• 1/2 c pitted dates (organic if possible)
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp almond butter (or cashew, sunflower)
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp cacao nibs
• 1 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (if desired)
• 1 tbsp manuka honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 scoop plant protein (I love Geniune Health Plant Protein)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients (except almond butter) in a food processor and blend on high.
2. Once combined into a sticky mixture, form into individual balls and drizzle almond butter on top. Sprinkle cacao nibs if desired.
3. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes, remove and enjoy!