Energy Bites [Vegan] | The Buddhist Chef

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cocoa nibs are less sweet.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: toasted coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar intake, while toasted coconut adds flavor.

Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Drain thoroughly and add to a food processor.

Add the remaining ingredients and blend for a few minutes or until mixture is smooth and holds together.

Roll the dough into 20 bites, coat in grated coconut and refrigerate.

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