Name: Mexican Chocolate Energy Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted; ⅓ cup quick-cooking rolled oats; 2 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Prep-time: 15 minutes / Ready In: 25 minutes
Makes 12 bites
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Big flavor can come in small packages, and such is the case with these Mexican chocolate treats. Medjool dates naturally have a deep, caramel-like flavor that pairs perfectly with rich maple syrup, warming cinnamon, and smoky chili powder to create single-serving desserts that are packed full of spicy sweetness. Lightly dusting each little ball with cocoa looks prettier on the plate, but you can roll them in the cocoa for a more intense chocolate experience. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up snack or sweet ending to a big meal.

Tip: You can make these treats gluten-free by using certified gluten-free rolled oats.

By Nancy Macklin, RDN, Mar 24, 2022

Ingredients

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
⅓ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Place dates in a medium bowl; add boiling water to cover. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain dates well. Place in a food processor with the next five ingredients (through cinnamon). Process until smooth.
Drop date mixture by tablespoons onto waxed paper. Moisten hands with water and roll each bite into a ball. Dust the bites with cocoa. Place bites in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.

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Nancy Macklin, RDN

Nancy Macklin has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in health services administration from the University of Saint Francis. Macklin worked as a hospital-based clinical dietitian, providing counseling for diabetes, heart disease, and weight loss and as a food service director in health care dining sites. She now serves as a test kitchen dietitian, developing 500+ recipes per year. She is a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics and International Association of Culinary Professionals. Find her on LinkedIn.

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