1 cup dates (or about 10 whole ones)
1 cup nuts
2 TBSP cocoa
1-4 TBSP water
Place dates, nuts and cocoa in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add a TBSP of water at a time until the mixture sticks together. Line a plate or small pan with plastic wrap and spread the mixture evenly. Leave in the refrigerator for several hours to set up. Cut into 1" squares and wrap individually for on-the-go yumminess!
Yields 24--this makes them only 42 calories each, <1 g of fat, 2 g of protein. They are super rich so they hit the sweet craving and give you a great boost of energy before a workout or burn off fast after a workout.
I store them in the freezer and throw one in my bag to eat after my workout. They're still cold, but completely thawed.
Also, I really like almonds because they aren't super sweet but pistachios are a great flavor and walnuts are really sweet. Just experiment and see what you like the most.
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