I’m not numerous a sweets explicit particular person, nonetheless on occasion I get a longing for one issue chocolatey spherical 3PM. There’s just a bit bit space in my freezer the place I stash rogue cake slices, baggies of cookie chunks and utterly completely different pleasing afternoon like treats like these Mocha Vitality Bites.
It pays to have squirrel-like tendencies.
I like consuming these Mocha Vitality Bites with scorching tea contained in the afternoon. One chew is usually all I would love. Often I get into for 2. They’re chewy with bits of chocolate and nuts all by way of. The underside espresso affords it a terrific depth too!
They’ll give you just a bit bit pep in your step with the hit of caffeine. Take a look at that! Your afternoon merely obtained kicked up a notch.
There’s positively a terrific motive why this recipe makes it into my meal prep rotation!
Components are gathered:
You’re going to desire a meals processor for this endeavor. It’s positively actually one in every of my favourite meal prep gadgets!
The glue that holds the bars collectively is a mix of maple syrup and dates!
Dough!
So many good factors in there. Totally uncooked and gluten-free (make sure that your oats are GF!).
The “dough” will get put in a container wrapped in plastic. I used a bread pan correct proper right here, nonetheless you’d in all probability use an 8×8 pan.
Wrap up the bar after you flatten the perfect. Freeze for a bit.
Unwrap and slice up!
I like to chop small bites for the long run.
Future me will certainly be absolutely utterly glad these are contained in the freezer. I assume your future self will likely be absolutely utterly glad too.
For added power bar recipes attempt:
Mocha Vitality Bites
makes about 36 bites
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked cashews
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon immediate espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
In a meals processor, course of cashews and oats for 30 seconds, or till chopped. Add dates, maple syrup, espresso powder, and salt; course of 30 seconds or till combination resembles cookie dough. Add walnuts and chocolate, course of 20 seconds or till blended.
Line an 8-inch sq. baking pan with parchment or plastic wrap, extending over two sides of pan. Place oat combination in pan; extreme with one completely different piece of parchment or plastic wrap and press evenly into pan. Cowl with plastic and freeze for 4 hours. Utilizing parchment, carry out of pan. Lower into 2-inch bars. Retailer in an air-tight container contained in the fridge, as so much as 5 days and freezer as so much as 2 months.