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Orange Chocolate Energy Balls
Easy, simple, and quick energy bites that are super fudgy and laced with hints of orange zest and almond butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 balls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup*
- 1-2 tsp water
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- (Optional): 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
Instructions
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In a food processor, blend together oats and walnuts (and protein powder, if added) until it resembles a flour. Add in cocoa powder, orange zest, almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Add 1-2 tsp water until the dough starts to come together. Add cacao nibs and pulse a few more times to combine.
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Taking 1 heaping tbsp of dough at a time, roll into balls. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
*Add maple syrup to your preferred sweetness or feel free to substitute with 1-2 pitted, medjool dates.