Acai Berry and Cacao Nib Energy Bites!

Whether I’m studying, relaxing, in class, or out somewhere, I know that my stomach is gearing up to rumble to tell me (and literally anyone on the same continent as me) that I’m HUNGRY. So I like to keep some snacks around for when hunger inevitably strikes. I love making my own snacks because I find it so incredibly fun and also because I can make things that suit what I’m craving from healthy and clean ingredients! So behold these Acai Berry and Cacao Nibs Energy Bites! These no-bake bombs of goodness take just seconds to make and are full of healthy fats, protein, antioxidants, and magnesium! Acai and cacao as a combination…ooof that’s a game changer! Sweet, crunchy, and with a tang (thank you acai), these energy bites make the perfect little treats for ANYTIME and ANYWHERE.

Ingredients (makes 15 energy bites!)

10 pitted dates

A little under a cup of cashews and almonds mixed together

1 tablespoon of acai powder (+ another half tablespoon for later!)

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Cacao nibs (as much as you like! I used about 2 handfuls!)

A pinch of salt

Directions

1. Add the dates and nuts to a food processor and blitz away.
2. Throw in the vanilla essence and salt and keep blitzing.
3. Add in the tablespoon of acai powder and keep blitzing.
4. Pour out everything onto a plate and add in the cacao nibs. Mix everything together well.
5. Roll the mixture into balls.
6. Pour about half a tablespoon of acai powder onto a plate and roll the balls lightly in it to give an acai dusting.
7. Store in the fridge (or start eating right away!).

And there you go! It was that simple to make these exciting little bites of happiness. Be sure to give them a try as your next snack creation! I’m off to eat another one, but hope you’re all having a wonderful week so far!