Zesty Orange Chocolate Energy Bars
Ingredients
1 cashews or almonds
3/4 pitted Medjool dates
1/4 raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa
Pinch of salt
1 vanilla extract
1 grated orange zest
2 cacao nibs
Shredded coconut or additional orange zest, for dusting
Directions
With slightly wet hands, roll mixture into 1-inch balls. If mixture is too sticky to handle, freeze until firm enough to roll, 15 to 20 minutes.
Directions
Process cashews in a food processor until crumbly. Add dates, cacao powder, salt and vanilla; process again. Pulse in range zest, then cacao nibs.
Directions
Dust each truffle with coconut or orange zest; place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Yields: 20 (1-inch) balls
Active time: 15 minutes
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