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Brownie Bites

This yummy recipe is a quick and more healthy alternative than its name sake.They are grain, egg and dairy free and could be made nut free by omitting the walnuts. For those following a Paleo Diet, they are also Paleo friendly.

Ingredients
105 g of pitted dates (approximately 8)
3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup walnut pieces
3 tbsp Unsweetened Flaked Coconut

78 calories each, 12g carbs, 3g fat and 2g protein

I combined the dates and cocoa in my Blendtec blender, you could use a food processor.  Blended until dates are creamy.  Then I added the walnuts and pulsed until incorporated.  I then scooped the dough into a bowl and using my Pampered Chef small ice cream scoop I scooped balls and rounded them out.  I placed the coconut on a plate and rolled the brownie bite balls into the coconut.  Since there are no preservatives in these yummy treats and they are decadent enough to go a long way you will want to store the extras (if there are any) in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

FOTO FRIDAY

My New Favorite Food. Found it at Earth Fare. I will look to see if it is available at Kroger this weekend.