Chocolate Almond Bites

Name: Chocolate Almond Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: About 18 bites
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; ½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter); ¼ cup coconut oil, melted; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of sea salt

No-bake bites of coconut, almond butter and cocoa with no added sugar — roll, chill and keep on hand for an easy post-workout snack.

About 18 bites
Prep 10 min
Ready in 40 min

Round no-bake energy bites in a dark ceramic bowl

These are great for a post-workout snack.

Serving suggestion: Enjoy one as a snack. These bites are naturally sweet from the coconut and nut butter without any refined sugar!

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 100
Protein: 2 g

Serving: 1 bite. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut, almond butter, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until fully combined.
Shape into bites: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll into small balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Chill: Refrigerate or freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
Store: Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.