Caramel Energy Bites

When the sweet cravings hit these guys have your back. They are chewy and sweet and totally guilt free.

Caramel Energy Bites

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 one-inch balls

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and then drained) *see notes

• 2 cups cashews

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 2 tsp coconut oil

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

*Do not soak the dates in water if you are using Medjool dates - these are soft enough as is and should blend easily without being soaked.

DIRECTIONS

Place dates, cashews, vanilla extract, coconut oil and salt in a food processor. Blend for approximately 3 minutes, until a relatively smooth/sticky paste is formed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often. With a spoon, stir in cacao nibs and chia seeds.  Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and store in the fridge for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months