![MJ15-ProteinPlants-EnergyBites Quinoa Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites](https://impactmagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/MJ15-ProteinPlants-EnergyBites-696x522.jpg)
Makes 24 bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cherries
- ½ cup walnut pieces
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or pieces
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
Directions
- In a food processor, combine quinoa, cherries, walnuts, cocoa powder and chocolate and mix evenly.
- Add dates to processor and pulse until combined into a sticky dough.
- With clean, slightly wet hands, roll mixture into approximately 1-inch size balls.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate to store. They will become firmer as they cool.
- *Optional: After rolling, dip balls in melted dark chocolate when firm and/or coat with unsweetened shredded coconut or crushed almonds.
Recipe courtesy Ancient Harvest. Created by Wendy McMillan at Fit-and-Frugal.com.