Mocha Quinoa Energy Bites

These energy bites are easy to make, packed with protein, good carbs and healthy fats they are the perfect afternoon snack! The best part, they don't require any baking! The are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and packed with awesome chocolaty mocha flavor!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword quinoa energy balls, quinoa energy bites, quinoa protein balls

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 53kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup dairy free milk
2 tbsp. cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp. coconut butter or nut butter or peanut butter
1 tbsp. unsweetened applesauce
1 serving Nuzest protein powder or 1/3 cup oat flour
1/2 tbsp. espresso powder
2 tbsp., hemp hearts optional
2 tbsp. cacao nibs optional

Instructions

In a glass bowl combine all the ingredients, saving the coconut butter for last.
Stir in coconut butter and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Scoop out in tablespoon sized bites and roll into a ball.
Optional: Drizzle with more coconut butter or melted chocolate chips, freeze15-20 minutes. Store in the fridge after topping has set.

Notes

Storage:

Fridge: Store in the fridge up to 5 days in a air tight container.

Other flavor options:

Omit the espresso powder and instead use:

Crushed freeze dried strawberries or raspberries
Crushed freeze dried bananas
Mini chocolate chips

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g