I am a chocoholic. I admit it. 12 step program required.
But nearly a month ago I began the 21 Day Challenge and had to give up chocolate cold-turkey. And I haven’t bothered picking up my habit again because I’ve been doing so well without it.
Lately, however, I’ve been craving some sweetness so today I came home from work and made some Raw Energy Bites. These are like little healthy cookies and they are so delicious. And healthy. And Easy. And delicious. 🙂
The base of these Bites are sugar and gluten free. Here’s what you need*:
*I use a small food processor so I make several small batches. Recipe below is for 1 small batch
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (I use all natural peanut butter. You can also sub another nut butter of your choice if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons roasted, unsalted nuts (Today I used hazelnuts, but I’ve used peanuts and almonds in the past)
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons cocoa powder (to taste)
- optional*: chocolate or carob chips, either before or after blending (or both!), flax seed, coconut, cinnamon
* Because I made several batches today I used different ingredients for the optional; the first batch I used carob chips. The second batch I used flax seed and unsweetened shredded coconut, etc. You can add in berries or roll the bites in ground cinnamon or ground nuts. Whatever you like.
{I heat the raisins in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. This is not mandatory but I threw the raisins into the processor once without warming them and broke the processor. I also ground a larger amount of nuts at one time and just added them into the recipe as I went.}
To Make: Throw everything into a food processor and combine until very smooth. Roll into balls, cookies, or bars. Keep refrigerated.
Keep them at your desk or serve ’em up to friends
Enjoy.
~Fit Bitch
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