So as you know, the majority of the recipes on Pop Therapy contain ample quantities of sugar and butter….so today you will be surprised to see a refined sugar and butter free recipe!!
“Jem, what’s become of you!? You’ve changed man!” I hear you say…..but don’t you worry, it’s the delicious sweetness of DATES that make these babies delicious!! They’re healthy, and completely addictive….and don’t worry…I still dipped them in chocolate to finish, so they’re not too healthy, in case you’re thinking of tuning out right now.
To make these completely dairy free, you can leave out the chocolate, or use dairy free choc chips!
I used this recipe from the Butter Half, worlds punniest food blog!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for melting)
- 1/2 cup crushed coconut flakes
Method:
1. In a food processor, blend the dates and coconut oil together until smooth. Add in almond butter, dark chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon and mix until smooth and the mixture resembles dough.
2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a cookie sheet or plate covered with parchment paper.
3. Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl, over a simmering saucepan of hot water, being careful that your bowl does not touch the water. Dip the top half of the energy bite into the melted chocolate, then dip into the crushed coconut. Allow to set for 10 minutes, then chill in refrigerator in a sealed container.
Whilst they’re not the prettiest, I assure you, they sure taste good!! What’s your favourite healthy treat recipe?
