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Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Bombs

Chocolate Cherry Bombs

Jennifer Marcks / Gluten-Free MARCKS the Spot
These no-bake energy bites are the perfect snack for the summer. Easily change it up to fit what you have on hand. No cherries, no problem, use raisins or other dried fruit you have on hand.
Course Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dates
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • ¼ cup dried cherries (organic, no sugar added)
  • ½ t. cinnamon
  • ¼ cup gluten-free oats (more as needed)
  • ½ cup shredded dried coconut
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 t. pure maple syrup (optional)
  • 2-3 T water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and add to a food processor.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor, except the cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Blend until almost combined. If dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water. If too wet, add a couple of tablespoons of oats. (This typically depends on how mushy your dates were to start.)
  • Add in the cherries and blend until the mixture comes together. Scrape down the sides between blending to incorporate all of the ingredients.
  • Last, add in the chocolate chips. Pulse the blender to push the chips into the dough, but not to chop them up.
  • Roll dough into bite sized balls, about a tablespoon each. Place in the refrigerator to set for about 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Keyword chocolate cherry bomb, dairyfree, energy bites, gluten-free