Whole30 Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites are perfect for meal prepping and having on hand! Great for a mid afternoon pick-me-up or snack! They’re dairy, gluten, grain and refined sugar free! This post is sponsored by NutriBullet Balance.
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I’m currently doing a Whole 30 and find myself missing my daily chocolate. I’m by no means a sugar addict – we rarely have dessert around the house (because I have zeeeero self control) and when given the choice – we usually opt for savory treats like yummy pizza, a cheeseboard, etc.
But I do really love my dark chocolate. I like to buy high quality, super dark chocolate and enjoy a square mid afternoon. It’s just a little bit sweet + the perfect way to end the day.
I’ve found myself really missing that little square of dark chocolate during the afternoon slump. Most afternoons I just drink some tea or have some fruit, but the other day I was SO tempted to break into my chocolate stash.
Instead – I opted to make some of these Whole 30 Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites! AKA – a total lifesaver when the sugar cravings hit. (Which believe me, they will happen when you do a Whole30 – no matter what you eat or how many rounds you’ve done!)
You’re probably thinking – well I don’t have the time or energy to make bites during the week, especially when it’s the middle of the day.
But actually, if you have the right tools – you do! I have been a fan of NutriBullet products for pretty much forever, but I recently got to try out their NutriBullet Balance which is SO cool.
While my old NutriBullet is amazing, I have totally fallen in love with this one.
It looks like their regular NutriBullet, but it’s waaaay more high-tech! The blade + base have bluetooth technology that can measure what ingredients you’re putting into the cup and help you track your nutrition via their app.
No fussing around, scraping the edges and trying to mix things up evenly – this thing is POWERFUL and helped me get the perfect snack ready in no time!
I know that you guys are going to love these! Check out the recipe below
Things we used for this recipe: NutriBullet Balance, pecans, dates, hemp hearts, ground coffee, cocoa powder, coconut oil
These Whole 30 Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites are perfect for meal prepping in advance. I love making them on Sunday night + just knowing that they’re in the fridge in case those sugar cravings kick in and fruit or tea won’t do the job.
Whole 30 Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw pecans
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- In your NutriBullet Balance pulse pecans until they are in fine pieces.
- Add in dates and pulse until broken up
- Add hemp seeds, coffee, chocolate + coconut oil and blend until they are combined.
- Roll into bites + store in fridge
Kristen says
These look delicious, but I’m cringing a little bit at the “whole 30,” “afternoon slump,” “sugar craving” parts! One of the big things of Whole 30 is to try and retrain the way you view food. The goal is to eliminate the afternoon slump by feeding your body nourishing and healthy foods. While the ingredients are Whole 30 compliment, the idea that this beats a sugar craving is not very Whole 30. Not trying to sound like a pill, but am very passionate about adhering to the rules during the 30 days in order to see success! I will definitely be trying these when I’m finished with this round of whole 30!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Kristen,
As someone who has completed 3 rounds of Whole 30 – I understand where you’re coming from regarding my word choices. But as someone who was formerly a huge lover of sugar, I also recognize that many people shifting to a natural, whole foods based lifestyle may really struggle when the sugar demons strike and want to have something like this on hand. As someone who I would say eats 85% Whole30 every single day – I can say that no matter what choices I make – I inherently love sweet things- and nothing will change that. Many other people are in the same boat as me. As far as I’m concerned – dates, coconut oil, cocoa powder and nuts are all really delicious, nourishing, healthy food and something I, and many other people turn to when they may want something sweet or need a higher carb snack (before the gym, etc) The ingredients are the exact same as something that you would find in an RXBAR – which is endorsed and approved by Whole30 🙂 If they’re not something you choose to eat on a Whole30… then just don’t make them 🙂
Kristen says
I totally understand what you’re saying! I wasn’t saying they weren’t healthy by any means! I think they sound delicious and would love to try them. I just personally wouldn’t recommend someone using these when actually completing a whole 30 by the books since one of the goals is to decrease sugar cravings. But definitely something I add in when I’m not doing a Whole 30!
Nancy says
Tried these and loved them! So easy!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked them!!
Kirstin says
I don’t know how these don’t get more attention. These are AMAZING! Our first round of W30 and we were curious how these would stand up to our normal energy bites (PB, choc chip, oats, etc). My husband and I were blown away when I made these the first time. 1000% prefer these over the old ones. Definitely a new favorite and one we will be making regularly from now on!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Kirstin!! So glad you liked them!
aanya says
What nuts could I substitute for pecans? I’m actually allergic to pecans and walnuts!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Annya – I’m not sure.. maybe cashews? I haven’t tried it so I can’t guarantee it would work
Cheryl says
Wow wow wow these are AMAZING!!!
Messy but worth the clean up!!! Can’t wait to have before the gym!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Glad you liked them!