Makes 9-11 energy bites

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates (12-13 dates)

1 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semisweet, dark chocolate or vegan)

2 tbsp ground coffee or 2 tsp instant espresso

2 tbsp chia seeds

Directions

  1. Place dates in a food processor and blend until a paste forms. Place date paste, oats, chocolate chips, ground coffee and chia seeds in a medium bowl. Mix by hand until all ingredients are well blended. Place bowl in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to make mixture easier to handle. Roll mixture into balls. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 4 months.