By MaryAnn Dwyer, The Beach House Kitchen

 

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

⅔ cup almond butter

¼ cup maple syrup

2 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tsp. espresso powder

½ tsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

2 oz. dark chocolate finely chopped

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place oats in food processor and pulse 4-5 times until oats resemble coarse meal.
3. In a large bowl, combine oats, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut, espresso powder, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Stir until well blended. Add the dark chocolate.
4. Roll into tablespoon size balls and place on prepared sheet. Place tray in refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes to one hour.

Note: Recipe makes about 20 bites.

 

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