Chocolate Almond Butter Bites! [Episode 42] | Cooking With Ms. Kristi

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Peanut butter is often less expensive and widely available.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs provide a healthier option with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can be more affordable.

chopped almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Walnuts offer similar texture with potential health benefits.

Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Gather ingredients: 2/3 cup almond flour, 2/3 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed (optional).

Gather supplies: baking sheet, mixing bowl, liquid measuring cup, 1/3 cup dry measuring cup, mixing spoon, measuring spoons (1 tablespoon, 1/2 tablespoon, 1/2 teaspoon), and parchment paper (optional).

Place mixing bowl in front of you. Measure 2/3 cup of almond flour using the 1/3 cup dry measuring cup (two scoops of 1/3 cup).

Measure 2/3 cup of almond butter using the same 1/3 cup dry measuring cup (two scoops of 1/3 cup).

Add 1/2 tablespoon of ground flax seed (optional) to the bowl.

Measure and add 2 1/2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the bowl.

Measure and add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together in the bowl until well combined, ensuring no almond flour is visible.

Use a half tablespoon to scoop and roll the mixture into bites.

Place the rolled bites onto a baking sheet.

Refrigerate the bites for 30 minutes to set.

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