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October 25, 2016

Chocolate Orange Fig Bites

I have a new, no bake energy bites recipe to share that’s perfect for creating a healthy snack this week with no added sugar: Chocolate Orange Fig Bites.

The fall colors are really coming in this week in my neighborhood and I can’t stop snapping photos! A few of my favorites from a walk this weekend:

Another thing I can’t stop is snacking on these Chocolate Orange Fig Bites. I may have snacked on three at various times yesterday for a quick bite between meals. These bites are super easy to make in a food processor and contain only a few ingredients.

The special ingredient is one that you don’t usually find in energy bites: dried figs. I love dried figs, especially since we can buy them easily at a variety of local stores in our Chicago neighborhood. It was only recently that I realized how healthy figs are – they contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, E, and K. {source} I like using dried figs since they are available year-round and have a delicious flavor and chewy texture.

I combined my dried figs with Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, raw almonds, and orange extract for this snack recipe. This recipe is inspired by a similar chocolate orange post from last summer: No Bake Chocolate Orange Cookies.

I think this new snack version with figs is even better.

Chocolate Orange Fig Bites

Servings 12 bites

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds
6 Medjool dates {pitted}
6 dried figs
1 tbsp orange zest {OR 2 tsp orange extract}
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process the mixture a few times. Stop the processor and use a spatula to re-combine the mix if needed.
Keep processing until the ingredients are evenly combined, using the "pulse" function.
Remove from the food processor and use a medium cookie scoop and your hands to form the mix into balls.
Bites will last chilled for one week, and a few months in the freezer.