Peanut Butter Cacao Bites

I think it is safe to say that peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite combo of all time. I have shared these no-bake PB chocolate chips bars, this peanut butter chocolate shake, and now I have a peanut butter cacao energy bite recipe to share!

These remind me a lot of my favorite Lara Bar flavor “peanut butter chocolate chip” and that is because they are made with a lot of the same ingredients! These are even better though, because you can make them right in your own home for a much better price. I love having a couple of these bites as an afternoon snack or one of them for some pre-workout energy. They also would be great to put in a Stasher Bag to take to work or school! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

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Peanut Butter Cacao Bites

Delicious + simple peanut butter cacao energy bites that make a great healthy snack any time of day!

Course Snack

Keyword energy bite, snack

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup shelled peanut pieces
• 10 pitted medjool dates
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tbs cacao powder
• 1 tbs coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt only if peanuts/peanut butter are unsalted

Instructions

1. In a high speed blender or food processor, add in the peanuts and pulse until they resemble a medium sized crumb.

2. Add in the rest of the ingredients to the peanuts in the high speed blender or food processor and pulse until well incorporated. They will be done once they can be easily rolled into balls between your palms.You may need to pause between pulses to scrap down the sides.

3. roll into tablespoon sized balls between your palms until all the “dough” has been used. Place in the refrigerator to set. 

4. Optional- drizzle on melted chocolate and top with crushed peanuts. Enjoy!