
Protein Bites with Chocolate, Black Bean and Coconut
These chocolate, black bean and coconut protein bites are the perfect snack or dessert and easy to make!
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds, blanched, toasted
- 8 ounces black beans, canned, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup dates, pitted
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds, yellow, ground
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips, mini
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup coconut, shredded, toasted, split
Instructions
- In a food processor, coarsely grind the almonds, remove 50% and set aside. Finely grind the remaining almonds. Add the dates and process until they are well incorporated. Add the beans and grind until smooth.
- Add the almond butter, flax seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Process until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the remaining coarsely ground almonds.
- Form into balls and roll in toasted coconut.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories Per Serving: 107
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 266 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 8g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Source: Chef Barbara Alexander via The Bean Institute