Cocoa Oat Energy Bites

Name: Cocoa Oat Energy Bites
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 150 g quick-cooking rolled oats; 100 g white sugar; 35 g cocoa powder; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 60 g unsalted butter, softened; 60 g coconut oil, at room temperature; 5 g vanilla extract; 30 ml strong brewed coffee; 50 g unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed

Delicious and nutritious cocoa oat energy bites, perfect for a quick snack or a boost of sustained energy. Packed with oats, cocoa, and coconut oil, these delightful treats are a Swedish classic with a twist.

30 min

easy

131kcal

calories

13g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

protein

27mg

sodium

sugar

Appetizer Snack Swedish

Ingredients

150 g quick-cooking rolled oats

100 g white sugar

35 g cocoa powder

1 pinch kosher salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

60 g unsalted butter, softened

60 g coconut oil, at room temperature

5 g vanilla extract

30 ml strong brewed coffee

50 g unsweetened grated coconut, or as needed

Directions

Step 1

In a pan over medium heat, toast the oats until fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne, butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and coffee. Add the toasted oats and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Using a sorbet scoop, portion the dough into balls. Roll the balls in grated coconut and place them on a parchment-lined baking pan. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes until firm.