Chocolate Energy Bites

More energy bites! I just love having these in the fridge- available whenever I'm in a rush, hungry without any ready-to-eat food, or wanting a little dessert. I make them pretty small because they are high calorie from so many nuts and dried fruit. So easy to make so try them out this weekend!

Chocolate Energy Bites

dairy-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo

Recipe by Emily Frizell

¾         cup                  pitted dates or dried figs

½        cup                   roasted cashews

2          TBSP.              hazelnut pulp (from making hazelnut milk)

1          TBSP.              hemp hearts

1          TBSP.              coconut flour

1          TBSP.              plant-based protein powder

1          TBSP.              unsweetened 100% cocoa powder

¼         tsp.                  salt

1          TBSP.              cashew butter

1          TBSP.              homemade hazelnut milk

¼         tsp.                  vanilla

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until completely mixed together and sticky enough to form into a ball.  Shape into 12 small energy bites (about 1 1/2 TBSP. each).

Coconut Hemp Latte

If you've cut our dairy entirely or temporarily, milk and coffee creamer might be two items you are missing. If you've cut on processed sugars too, then its pretty much impossible to find a creamer for your coffee. I have made a couple different versions with different milks: coconut milk, almond milk, etc. Also different flavorings: hazelnut, coconut, cocoa, vanilla. This is my go-to hemp latte because it is easy and fast to make. You can make extra hemp mixture and use it in your coffee that next day too!

Don't forget to check out my Insta post on hazelnut milk here! 

Coconut Hemp Latte

Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan

Recipe by Emily Frizell, RDN

(Serves 2)

2          TBSP.              hemp seed hearts

3          ---                    pre-soaked dates

½        cup                  water (or coconut milk/coconut water)

1          TBSP.              coconut puree (jarred)

½        tsp.                  pure vanilla extract

1         cup                  hot espresso or coffee

In a blender puree hemp seeds through vanilla. Pour half a cup of espresso or strong coffee into 2 mugs and top with hemp mixture. Store extra hemp mixture in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Note:  If not using a powerful blender, may need to strain the hemp mixture to remove seed pulp.