Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bites

• 93
  1 1/4 cups raw almond butter, stirred smooth

  Almond Butter - Organic, Raw93$13.97Buy from Wilderness Poets
• 87
  1 1/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats

  Gluten-Free Rolled Oats87$14.49Buy from Terrasoul Superfoods
• 93
  2 1/2 oz 100% dark chocolate, finely chopped

  Tanzania 100% Dark Chocolate93$13.95Buy from Moka Origins
• 91
  2 tsp pure maple syrup

  Vermont Maple Syrup91$8.95Buy from Boston General Store
• 88
  1 tsp ground cinnamon

  Organic Cinnamon Ground88$9.99Buy from Spicely Organics
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tbsp warm water

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1. 1

   Place the 100% dark chocolate on a cutting board and chop it into mini chip-sized bits, taking about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt, whisking for 2 minutes until evenly blended.

3. 3

   Pour in the raw almond butter, pure maple syrup, and warm water. Stir vigorously with a stiff spatula for 3 minutes until a thick, cohesive dough forms.

4. 4

   Add the chopped 100% dark chocolate to the bowl and fold for 2 minutes until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

5. 5

   Scoop the mixture into 12 equal portions (roughly 2 tablespoons each). Roll firmly between your palms into compact, smooth spheres, which takes about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined plate and chill in the refrigerator for 2 minutes to set firmly before serving.