Christmassy Chocolate Pistachio Energy Bites

In case you want a quick treat for the family and don’t feel like cooking, here’s a quick festive treat you can make:

What you need for the Energy Bites:

What you do next:

  1. Place the shelled pistachios in a food processor or coffee grinder and grind until they are finely chopped and look like a rough pistachio “dust.”.
  2. Place them into a bowl and set aside.
  3. Next, put the chewy dates into the food processor until are roughly chopped or chop them finely yourself.
  4. Add in the almond flour, coconut oil, cocoa and salt – and process until nicely combined (you might need to stop it a couple times to scrape down the sides). It should look like wet sand when it’s done.
  5. Scoop out around a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, then roll each ball into the pistachios. So delumptuous.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge.

These treats are lovely with a cup of coffee, a treat for no reason ☺ – or as an energy boost. They are grain, gluten and dairy free, and fun for the kids to make too. Yes, there’s a bit of a natural sugar here, but it’s worlds better than the junk in the supermarket! If you don’t like pistachios – roll in shredded coconut, walnuts, pecans or nut of your choice.

 

Disclaimer

You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase.

Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.

Related articles

bones_website

Collagen and your bones

Quoting directly from a scientific journal article, “hydrolysed collagen has a positive therapeutic effect on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis with a potential increase in bone mineral density, a protective effect on articular cartilage, and especially in the symptomatic relief of pain.” Collagen peptides are a form of collagen that has been...
Blog_Anxiety

How to handle anxiety

Imagine you are a cavewoman (or caveman) and you are scanning the land, hunting your next meal. Suddenly you hear a rustle and it’s a lion! Now you’re running away, heart racing, sweaty palms, and your breathing speeds up-because your body feels you are in trouble and it’s using all...
Blog_ADHD

What exactly is ADHD?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that interferes with daily life. ADHD is not a behavioural problem or a parenting issue, it’s a brain-based condition with biological differences in brain function,...