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Right Bites: Chocolate Energy Balls

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Using diced prunes adds a nice, sweet and chewy texture to these Chocolate Energy Balls. Prunes bring out the chocolate flavors, providing a unique and flavorful combination. Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs wrote this delicious recipe using her favorite fruit, California prunes!

Why you’ll love this Chocolate Energy Balls recipe

This recipe is stacked with healthy ingredients like prunes, oats, almonds and honey that will help fuel your busy day. They’re a simple grab-and-go snack that can be on the table in less than five minutes.

a plate of prune energy balls, aka Right Bites

Right Bites: Chocolate Energy Balls

Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
Using diced prunes adds a nice, sweet and chewy texture to these Chocolate Energy Balls. Prunes bring out the chocolate flavors, providing a unique and flavorful combination. Leslie Bonci, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and Sports Dietitian for Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs wrote this delicious recipe using her favorite fruit, California prunes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Kid Friendly, RD Creations
Servings 64 servings
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup California Prunes diced
  • 1 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp grated orange peel

Instructions
 

  • Combine cereal, oats, almonds, prune bits, chocolate chips, and in a large bowl; mix well.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, cinnamon and orange peel. Microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds or until bubbling. Stir well and add to dry ingredients, mixing until well blended.
  • Shape into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a baking sheet or shape for ice trays. Chill for at least one hour, then store in the refrigerator or freezer to keep firm.

Notes

For another easy snack, try our Chocolate Covered Prunes.
for gluten-free: use GF crispy rice cereal and oats

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg
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