Tosteds Chocolate Energy Bites, Easy and Delicious!

Dried fruits have been around for millennia. There is evidence of drying fruits for preservation and cooking that can be traced as far back 12,000 BC.

Dried fruits are energy-dense foods that have high nutritional value and like Tosteds, pair well with other nuts and seeds. Dry roasted soynuts contain all the goodness of soy, half the fat and 80 percent more protein than peanuts!

These tasty treats are just sweet enough in a chewy, but firm ‘bite’. The roasty-toasty flavor of the salted Tosteds and chocolate are key and the original recipe is great, however you can replace the apricots with cranberries and the almonds with cashews or walnuts.

These easy to make Energy Bites are packed with enough deliciousness that you could almost forget they’re dessert. Just pop them out of the freezer and enjoy within minutes!

Tosteds Chocolate Energy Bites (video)

Rich in protein and fiber these delicious treats are ready in minutes!

About 40 Energy Bites

1 1/2 cups Tosteds lightly salted

1 cup sliced dates (pitted Deglet Noor or Medjool)

1 cup sliced dried apricots

1/3 cup raisins

1/2 cup whole almonds

1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Additional dairy-free chocolate chips for ‘button’ garnish

Place all the ingredients in a food processor in the order listed and process until mixture is cohesive and holds together. Roll into one tablespoon sized balls and place on wax paper or parchment lined cookie sheet, pressing a chocolate chip in the center. Store in the freezer! These delicious chocolate treats are ready to eat in just a few minutes!

Nutrition Analysis, per serving: 2 Energy Bites

Calories 169, Protein 6g, Carbohydrate 25g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 18g, Fat 6g, Sat Fat 2g Cholesterol 0mg, Calcium 36mg, Sodium 22mg.