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Healthy Chocolate Fig Energy Bites -- an easy no-bake recipe that's clean-eating and tastes like brownies!

Healthy Chocolate Fig Energy Bites

© Amy's Healthy Baking
Yields: 32 energy bites (8 servings)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 51 minutes
These energy snacks are full of protein and two types of chocolate. They basically taste like brownie bites! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days — if they last that long!
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Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Add the figs and water to a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before adding the hydrated figs and leftover water to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature. (TIP: Place in the refrigerator to speed up the process!)
  • Add the oats, protein powder, and cocoa powder to a medium bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined. Mix in the fig paste until fully incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Lay a sheet of wax paper on a large plate. Shape the chocolate mixture into 32 balls, placing each on the wax paper after rolling.

Notes

OAT OPTIONS: Instant oats (gluten free, if necessary) may be substituted for the old-fashioned rolled oats.
 
GLUTEN FREE OPTION: Use certified gluten free oats.
 
PROTEIN POWDER NOTE: This recipe was specifically designed for Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean protein powder. I buy it here. Most protein powders behave differently, especially when it comes to absorbing moisture. If you substitute a different plant-based protein powder, you may need to add more protein powder if the dough is too wet OR more water if the dough is too dry.
 
Do NOT substitute whey-based protein powder; the mixture will be too sticky to roll into balls.
 
For more tips and answers to all other questions, including substitutions, see my Protein Powder Recipes: Tips & FAQ Page.
 
{gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, low fat, higher protein}
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