Cocoa Spiced Bliss Bites

Ingredients

• ½ cup sunflower seeds 

• ¼ cup sesame seeds 

• ¼ cup hemp hearts 

• ¼ cup chia seeds 

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes  (divided) 

• ½ cup cocoa powder 

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 

• ¼ tsp ground cloves 

• ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter

• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender pulse all dry  ingredients until almost smooth (about 30 seconds.)
2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in almond butter and maple syrup.
3. By hand, form one inch balls and roll in remaining ¼ cup coconut flakes to coat.
4. Place on a baking sheet and cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.  Store in an airtight container, refrigerated up to a week.  Can be frozen for several months.

NUTRITIONIST’S TIP:

These are a good alternative to most store bought granola snacks because they are gluten free and naturally sweetened.