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RECIPE: Cacao Bites with Dark Chocolate, Dates and Maca

Bite-sized energy balls with cacao, pumpkin seeds, dates and maca. A tasty snack for the afternoon or before a workout.

RECEPT: Cacao Bites met Pure Chocolade, Dadels en Maca

Ingredients

Quick info

  • Servings: 12 bites
  • Prep time: 15 minutes + 1 hour chilling
  • Total time: 1 hour 15 min

Ingredients list

  • 150 g Medjool dates (pitted, soaked 10 min in hot water)
  • 50 g rolled oats
  • 30 g raw cacao powder
  • 30 g pumpkin seeds
  • 20 g almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon KiKi Health Maca powder
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: 1 scoop of protein powder for extra protein

Preparation

  1. Put all ingredients (except cacao nibs) in a food processor.
  2. Pulse and mix until a sticky mass forms. If it's too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  3. Stir in the cacao nibs (manually).
  4. Shape 12 bites (approx. 3 cm diameter) with your hands.
  5. Place on a plate, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator (lasts 1 week).

Why this recipe fits

Raw cacao contains a lot of magnesium (~500 mg/100 g). Pumpkin seeds also provide magnesium. Dates add natural sweetness. Maca is a tuber from the Andes with a nutty, caramel-like flavour. A tasty afternoon snack.

Tips & variations

  • For extra protein: add 1 scoop of Plantforce Synergy protein
  • For less sugar: replace half of the dates with figs
  • Variation: add grated orange zest

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