Energy Snack Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates
• 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

Directions

1. Process dates in a food processor until finely chopped. Add chickpeas and process until finely chopped. Add oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips and maple syrup; process until almost smooth.
2. Drop 1 tbsp measures of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm enough to handle, about 10 – 15 minutes. Shape into balls.
3. Place coconut in a small bowl. Roll balls in coconut until coated. Store, layered with parchment paper, in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. May be frozen.