No Bake Chocolate Lemon Energy Bites & Truffles
Chocolate and lemon are a delicious pairing in these luscious {and super healthy} No Bake Chocolate Lemon Energy Bites and Truffles.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
For Energy Bites AND Truffles
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
For Energy Bites
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
For Truffles
- 1/3 cup pecans additional
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients {depending upon which version you are making} in a food processor, and process until mixture is sticky and well combined.
- Shape mixture in to 10 ~ 1-inch balls, and place on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper. You can eat them immediately, or place them in the freezer for at least 10 minutes {you can store them in the freezer as well} before eating.
Notes
- Both versions are gluten-free and vegan.
- The Energy Bites are suitable for a low FODMAP diet.
- The Truffles are grain-free, and suitable for a Paleo diet.
- The nutrition label is for the Energy Bites. For the Truffles, the nutrition information is as follows: Calories 140, Total Fat 12 g, Total Carbohydrates 8 g {3 g fiber, 4 g sugar}, Protein 3 g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1energy bite or truffle | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 23mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g