Looking for a healthy snack on the go that’s packed with protein? These Hemp Energy Bites are perfect for work, pre-workout fuel, or a quick snack for kids. With wholesome ingredients like dates, walnuts, and Juice Plus+ Chocolate Complete, these protein balls (or bliss balls) offer a delicious mix of chocolatey goodness that are easy to make, easy to pack, and ideal for a nutritious boost anytime you need it!

Ingredients

+  2 scoops/sachets of Juice Plus+ Chocolate Complete 
+  7/8 cup of dates, pitted
+  1¼ cup of walnuts
+  ¼ cup hemp seeds (including extra for rolling)
+  Dash of ground cinnamon
+  Dash of sea salt
+  ¼ cup almond butter
+  Cacao powder for rolling
+  A bit of milk or rice milk if too dry

Method

1. Place dates in a mixer and blend until a ball forms. Set aside.
2. Separately blend the walnuts until they reach a flour-like consistency.
3. Add the Chocolate Complete powder, 30ml hemp seeds, sea salt, and cinnamon to the walnut flour. Blend briefly.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add almond butter.
5. Put the dates back into the mixer and mix until a smooth dough forms. Adjust consistency with cacao powder if too wet, or milk if too dry.
6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
7. Form into bite-sized balls. For variety, roll half the balls in hemp seeds and the other half in cacao powder.

Pack these tasty energy bites for work, school, or an on-the-go snack that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying!

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