Almond Joy Energy Bites (8 Portions)

B-312-07 B - Appetizers

Color Code: Yellow Sodium: Low

INGREDIENTS

Item	Measure	Weight	Approx issue
CHOCOLATE CHIPS, SEMI-SWEET	¼ cup	1-½ oz
ALMOND BUTTER, CREAMY	⅔ cup	5-⅞ oz
SYRUP, MAPLE, IMITATION	2 tbsp + 2 tsp	1-⅞ oz
COCONUT EXTRACT	¼ tsp	0.04 oz
OATS, QUICK COOKING	1-¼ cup	3-⅛ oz
COCONUT, SWEETENED, SHREDDED	3 tbsp + 2 tsp	0.64 oz
MILK, COCONUT, CANNED	2 tbsp + 2 tsp	1½ oz	⅛, 13.5 oz can

Rough chop chocolate chips, set aside for use in Step 3.
In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut extract; stir well to form a thick paste.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut. Stir to combine ingredients.
Add oats mixture to almond butter mixture. Using clean hands, mix well to evenly distribute ingredients.
Scrape down bowl and add coconut milk. Mix again so all ingredients are well dispersed.
Using a heaping tablespoon measurement, portion energy bites. Roll with hands to form a round ball, about the size of a ping pong ball. Serve immediately or CP: hold cold at 41°F (5°C).

These energy bites work well as a healthy dessert option or an easy grab-n-go snack option.
Mixing can be done in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or by hand.
This recipe contains the following allergens based on the specific ingredients AFRS used in development of the recipe: Milk, Tree Nuts, and Wheat. As ingredients vary from brand to brand, check all ingredient labels for additional or hidden allergens that may be present in the products. AFRS cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of allergen labeling in dining facilities due to variability of ingredients from one brand of product to another.
*Sugars represent the total grams of sugar in the recipe, naturally occurring and added sugar combined.
Approximate Issue Value: Milk, Coconut, Canned, ⅛, 13.5 oz can.

Calories 234 cal

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugars 9 g

Protein 6 g

Fat 15 g

Saturated Fat 3.7 g

Sodium 57 g

Calcium 86 mg

Fiber 3.9 g