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quinoa chocolate cherry energy bites

Recipe by
Eileen Hineline
Coolidge, AZ

Credit for recipe and photo: Created by Wendy at Fit-and-Frugal.com Small chocolate appetizer yet super big on taste!

yield 24 1 inch bites
prep time 20 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For quinoa chocolate cherry energy bites

  • ½ cup ancient harvest™ traditional quinoa, cooked
  • ½ cup unsweetened dried cherries
  • ½ cup walnut pieces
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or pieces
  • 12 medjool dates, pitted

How To Make quinoa chocolate cherry energy bites

  • 1
    In a food processor, combine quinoa, cherries, walnuts, cocoa powder and chocolate and process to evenly mix.
  • 2
    Add dates to processor and pulse until well combined and forming a sticky “dough”.
  • 3
    With clean, slightly wet hands, roll mixture into approximately 1-inch size balls. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate to store. They will become firmer as they cool.
  • 4
    *Optional: coat balls in unsweetened shredded coconut after rolling, or dip in melted dark chocolate when firm
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