Chocolate-Chia Energy Cubes
Servings
3
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
40 min
Ingredients
1 cup
dried figs
1/2 cup
dried apricots
1/2 cup
whole chia seeds, any color
1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup
pumpkin seeds, shelled
1 tablespoon
orange zest
1 tablespoon
goji berries, optional
2 tablespoons
unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
- In a food processor, puree dried figs into a thick paste. Pulse in dried apricots, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa, orange zest, and goji berries (if using) until fully combined.
- Add unshelled pumpkin seeds and pulse 1-2 times to combine.
- Transfer mixture to the center of a large jelly roll pan covered with plastic wrap.
- Cover the top of the pan (including the mixture in the center) with plastic wrap. Flatten the mixture with a rolling pin until approximately 1" thick. Tuck the excess plastic wrap around the edges of the mixture.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into cubes.
- Store in the fridge or a cool, dry place.
Nutrition Information
| Sodium | 19.8 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fiber | 8.8 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Calories | 149 |
Jackie Gentilesco