Lentil Coconut Energy Bites

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Looking for a healthy snack?
Need something kid-friendly?

This recipe is nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and no-sugar-added.
It contains fibre-packed, protein-packed lentils and pumpkin seeds.
Oh, and it's delicious!

They're perfect for packed-lunches for kids. And, as an afternoon snack for us adults too.

Need a finger-food version for your baby? Simply cut them into smaller pieces. Easy.

Enjoy!

Lentil Coconut Energy Bites Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked green lentils (or lentils from a can)

  • ½ cup of pureed pumpkin seeds

  • ⅓ cup of dry oats

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 4 dates

  • ¼ cup of chocolate chips (optional)

  • ¼ cup of coconut flakes unsweetened (to roll in)

Lentil Coconut Energy Bites Steps:

  1. If using canned/ pre-cooked lentils, skip to step 2. If using dry lentils, cook the lentils in a pot with water for ~25-30 minutes on medium heat.

  2. Puree ½ cup of pumpkin seeds in a food processor until smooth.

  3. Add in fresh dates and continue to puree.

  4. Once you reach a paste-like consistency, add in dry oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cooked lentils.

  5. Transfer into a bowl and add chocolate chips.

  6. Roll into small balls (should make about 9-10).

  7. On some parchment paper, sprinkle ¼ cup of coconut flakes and roll in the lentil coconut bites.

  8. Enjoy!

Looking for more healthy, kid-friendly snack ideas? Check out our most popular recipe ever - banana lentil muffins

Recipe and photo by Hanna Kim, student (Thanks Hanna!)

Mint Chocolate Whip (No Added Sugar)

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Mint chocolate is one of my all-time favourite flavours. The beauty of this recipe is that you can satisfy that mint-chocolate craving without any of the added sugar. I know because that's exactly the situation that created this recipe. I was aiming for a smoothie but the result was more of a mousse in texture. A rich, creamy, decadent, intensely minty chocolatey mousse. YUM! Sometimes the best inventions are discovered by accident.

Serves:
1 big serving or 2 smaller servings.

Mint Chocolate Whip Ingredients

  • 3 dates (pits removed)

  • 2 tbsp cacao nibs

  • 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds

  • ⅓ cup of coconut milk (with the fat)

  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk alternative of your choice

  • 2 drops of peppermint oil

  • ⅛ of an avocado (very ripe)

Mint Chocolate Whip Directions

  1. Blend thoroughly and enjoy immediately!

Looking for more healthy recipes featuring mint? Check out this recipe for pistachio-mint smoothies.

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