CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES

BY Carolyn Ketchum

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts (as much of the skins removed as possible)
1/3 cup Swerve Confectioners
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup collagen peptides
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp hazelnut oil (can also use melted butter)
Water as necessary

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 16

Calories: 100

Total Fat: 9g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 30mg

Total Carbs: 6g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 4g

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Place the hazelnuts, Swerve Confectioners, cocoa powder, collagen, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Process on high until the hazelnuts are well ground.

Step 2

Add the oil or melted butter and grind again until it begins to clump together. If it’s not clumping, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it doughs. It should feel like stiff cookie dough.

Step 3

Refrigerate 30 minutes and then roll into 1 ½ inch balls.

Makes about 16