Cacao Mint Protein Bites [GF/DF/V]

Does it seem like it's hard to follow a healthy diet over the holidays? Treats CAN actually have nutritional value while satisfying your sweet tooth. I created this sweet treat with natural sugars balanced with protein, fat, and fiber.

Ingredients

Dough:

• ½ cup organic sunflower protein

• ¼ cup raw pecans, roasted

• ¼ cup organic black chia seeds

• 2 tbsp organic cacao powder

• 8 pitted deglet noor dates [about ¼ cup chopped dates]

• 3 tbsp organic almond milk

• ⅛ tsp sea salt

• 2 tsp peppermint extract

• 1 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil

• ¼ cup organic cacao nibs

Glaze:

• 2 squares organic unsweetened baking chocolate

• ½ tbsp organic maple syrup

• 1 tbsp organic cacao powder

• 2 tbsp organic almond milk

Instructions

1. Combine the first 10 ingredients in your food processor and pulse to form a dough, adding the nibs last.

2. Line an 8x6 inch pan with parchment paper. I use of my 3 cup rectangular Pyrex glass containers.

3. Press the dough into the pan then place in your freezer for 20-30 minutes.

4. Combine the glaze ingredients in a double boiler over low heat. Once all the chocolate is melted, immediately spread over the cooled dough.

5. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before cutting into 24 squares.

6. Store in the refrigerator.