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Salted Date Brownie Energy Bites
The recipe is anti-inflammatory, with ingredients like almonds, flaxseed meal, and cocoa powder that are known for their beneficial properties in reducing inflammation.
Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen, by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup pitted large Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup Blue Diamond Roasted Salted (or Lightly Salted) Almonds
- 1/4 cup natural drippy almond butter
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 3-4 tablespoons high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (if you like sweet and salty)
Method
- Add pitted dates and almonds to the bowl of a food processor. Process for about 1 minute or until almonds and dates come together well. Almonds should be slightly chunky.1 min timer
- Add in the remaining ingredients: almond butter, flaxseed meal, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sea salt. Pulse until a dough forms. The dough texture should be thick and clumpy. If it isn't, then add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
- Roll into 12 medium sized balls. You can also use a medium cookie scoop if that's easier. Store the energy bites in the fridge or freezer.
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