Chocolate Strength Security Bytes

This is my favorite recipe because it’s a yummy way to incorporate a lot of healthy nutrients to keep your mind and body running strong. Whether you’re powering through your work week or feeding your growing kiddos, this snack is a great energy boost to have on hand.

Servings

 2 dozen

Good For:

Dessert

 

Chocolate Strength Security Bytes

By: Katrina Parr

 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of roasted and salted macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup of whole grain oats
  • 1/4 cup of honey
  • 1/4 cup of peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup of hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • (optional) 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or a mix in of your choice – try coco nibs, coconut flakes, graham cracker crumbs, or pumpkin seeds

The serving size of this healthy treat is 3 balls. Keep refrigerated until serving. This is a great snack that provides omega three fatty acids to safeguard your brain power and will upgrade your brains memory storage with the macronutrients found in chocolate!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Put macadamia nuts in food processor and puree until a buttery dough forms.

Step 2

Add macadamia butter with all other ingredients in a mixer and mix until ingredients are completely blended together forming a firm dough.

Step 3

Form the dough into 1.5 inch balls on a plate.

Step 4

Place the plate of energy balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour.