Nut-Free Chocolate Protein Energy Bites

Thermomix recipe: Nut-Free Chocolate Protein Energy Bites. Ready in 15 minutes. Serves 5. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 100 g rolled oats (gluten-free if preferred)
• 30 g pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 30 g sunflower seeds
• 100 g pitted Medjool dates (approx. 10 dates)
• 50 g sultanas
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 30 g protein powder (unflavored or chocolate)
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 50 g coconut oil, melted (optional, if mixture is too dry)
• 30 g desiccated coconut, for rolling (optional)

Instructions

1. Add rolled oats, pepitas, and sunflower seeds to the clean, dry Thermomix bowl. Mill 10 sec / Speed 10. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Add pitted Medjool dates, sultanas, cocoa powder, protein powder, and vanilla extract to the bowl.
3. Blend 30 sec / Speed 8. Scrape down sides of bowl.
4. Continue blending 30 sec / Speed 8. Check consistency. If the mixture is too dry and not coming together into a sticky dough, add the melted coconut oil and blend for another 20 sec / Speed 8.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into firm balls with your hands.
6. If desired, roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat.
7. Place the finished energy bites on a plate or in an airtight container and store in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up, then transfer to the refrigerator or continue storing in the freezer.

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