No-Bake Energy Bites with Ginger and Turmeric

Ingredients

• •¾ cup dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
• •½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• •½ cup raw almonds
• •½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
• •1½ cups pitted dates
• •¼ cup chia seeds
• •½ cup creamy almond butter
• •1 teaspoon ground ginger
• •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• •½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   If using, pulse espresso beans in a food processor until very finely ground. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or plate; set aside.

   3 min

2. 2.

   Pulse coconut, almonds, and pumpkin seeds in food processor until very coarsely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl.

   2 min

3. 3.

   Pulse dates in food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of bowl and add chia seeds. With the motor running, slowly stream in 1/4 cup very hot water and process until a paste forms. Add almond butter, ginger, turmeric, and salt; process until very smooth. Add coconut mixture and pulse until just combined.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Scoop date mixture by the level tablespoon, roll into balls in between palms, then roll in reserved chopped espresso beans, pressing slightly to adhere. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or plate and chill at least 1 hour.

   60 min

5. 5.

   Bites can be made 7 days ahead. Chill in an airtight container, or freeze up to 3 months.