Paleo Goji Date Bites
Paleo, vegan, heart-healthy, high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free
So simple, yet these perfect protein power bites taste like a decadent, orange scented, sweet truffle. Packed with seeds and fruit, the secret ingredient is two tablespoons of orange rind which brightens the flavors and takes these treats to a new level of YUMMY! Let these goji date bites be your secret weapon against bonking on your next bike trip, hike or ski day. They are perfect single-serving, packable treats that will give you long-lasting energy..
Paleo Goji Date Bites
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2019-2022
Ingredients
1 cup dried dates, rough chopped
1/3 cup seed butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
Add
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup goji berries
1/4 cup raw cocoa nibs
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla plant-based protein powder
1/4 cup coconut flour
3 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
Makes 20 bites
Instructions
1. In a blender combine pitted chopped dates, seed butter and maple syrup. Puree for one minute to blend into a smooth dough. Using a soft spatula, scrape the mixture into a medium sized bowl.
2. Add toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds, goji berries, cocoa nibs, protein powder, coconut flour, orange zest and salt. Using a wooden spoon stir dough together until the mixture is a sticky but firm ball.
3. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before forming bites.
4. Pinch off 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a 1.5 to 2 -inch (4 to 5cm) round balls. Roll each ball in coconut flour to create a non-stick coating. Store in an airtight container. Bites keep for up to 3 days in refrigerator or 3 months in freezer.
Photos by Milkshake Creative and Brian Byllesby
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