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Chocolate-Cherry Energy Chunks
Chocolate-Cherry Energy Chunks

Chocolate-Cherry Energy Chunks

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April 17, 2021

  • Yields: 20 servings (1 golf ball sized piece per serving)

Ingredients

1½ cups raw cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour and drained

¼ cup cocoa powder

1 cup dried figs, stems removed

2 tablespoons sweetener (agave syrup, *honey, or maple syrup)

½ tablespoon vanilla extract

⅔ cup dried cherries

Directions

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2.Combine cashews and cocoa powder in food processor until crumbly and well mixed.

3.Add figs to food processor. Blend until evenly mixed.

4.Add desired sweetener and vanilla extract; blend well.

5.Fold in cherries using a spoon or your hands.6.Roll mixture into golf ball sized chunks. You should have about 15-20.

7.Refrigerate until firm.

8.Serve immediately or store for up to 5 days. Enjoy

*Honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 golf ball sized piece
Calories142
Sodium4mg
Iron2mg
Protein4g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar10g
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat1g
Folate6mcg
Calcium21mg
Percent calories from fat50%
Total Carbohydrates17g
Dietary Fiber2g