Coconut, Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Bites
Instructions
Make these irresistible no-bake energy bites made with dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut, and quinoa. Packed with dates, flax seed, and toasted coconut–they give the word ‘superfood‘ a whole new meaning.
Step 1
Cook Jasmine with Quinoa according to package directions; let cool completely.Step 2
In a food processor, pulse dates, ½ cup coconut, and hazelnuts until finely ground.Step 3
Place the remaining coconut in a small pan and toast over medium-high heat; let cool completely.Step 4
Stir together Jasmine with Quinoa, date mixture, coconut oil, chocolate chips, hazelnut butter, cocoa powder, flax seeds and salt until well combined.Step 5
Roll 2 tablespoonfuls of mixture into a ball; repeat with the remaining mixture. Roll balls in toasted coconut. Transfer to parchment paper lined tray. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm (can be refrigerated for up to 3 days).
Beat the Work Slump
Need an afternoon pick me up? This recipe for quinoa and dark chocolate energy bites is just the ticket to beating that afternoon slump. Packed with hazelnut butter, bitter chocolate, sweet coconut, and our secret ingredient, they’re the energy bites we crave once the clock strikes three!
Packed with coconut oil, chocolate chips, rich hazelnut butter, and cocoa powder, these bites are decadent and–dare we say–addictive. Other superfood ingredients include ground flax seeds, shredded unsweetened coconut, and our Carolina® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa.
If you’ve already skimmed the ingredient list, then it’s no secret now that our powerhouse ingredient is of the date variety. That’s right. This recipe also combines pitted Medjool dates for a natural sweetener, as well as an extra boost of nutrients.
Once these chocolatey, nutty, and fibrous morsels are all rolled up into tightly packed balls, they get an extra layer of toasted coconut and are refrigerated for 30 minutes or until firm. Good for up to three days, enjoy them while they last!
Continue exploring more delicious sweet treats with rice by trying this recipe for rice pudding next!
