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Almond Joy Energy Bites (25 Portions)

B-312-06 B - Appetizers
Color Code: Yellow Sodium: Low
Yield:
25 Portions
Each Portion:
2 bites (2 oz)

INGREDIENTS

Item Measure Weight Approx issue

CHOCOLATE CHIPS, SEMI SWEET

½ cup + 3 tbsp

4-¼ oz

ALMOND BUTTER, CREAMY

2 cup

1 lb 2 oz

SYRUP, MAPLE, IMITATION

½ cup

5-⅔ oz

COCONUT EXTRACT

¾ tsp

0.12 oz

OATS, QUICK COOKING

1 qt

12-⅓ oz

COCONUT, SWEETENED, SHREDDED

3/4 cup

2-⅛ oz

MILK, COCONUT, CANNED

½ cup

4-¼ oz

⅓, 13.5 oz can

DIRECTIONS

  1. Roughly chop chocolate chips. Set aside for use in Step 3.
  2. In a mixer bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut extract; Using paddle attachment, mix on low speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut.
  4. Add oat mixture to almond butter mixture. Using a paddle attachment, mix for 1 minute.
  5. Scrape down bowl and slowly add coconut milk while mixing for 1 minute.
  6. Using a No. 40 scoop, portion energy bites. Roll with hands to form a round ball. Serve immediately or CP: hold cold at 41°F (5°C).

RECIPE NOTES

  1. These energy bites work well as a healthy dessert option or an easy grab-n-go snack option.
  2. This recipe contains the following allergens based on the specific ingredients AFRS used in development of the recipe: Milk and Tree Nuts. 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.
  3. *Sugars represents the total grams of sugar in the recipe, naturally occurring and added sugar combined.
  4. Approximate Issue Values: Milk, Coconut, Canned, ⅓, 13.5 oz can.

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories 233 cal
Carbohydrates 21 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 7 g
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 3.6 g
Sodium 54 mg
Calcium 81 mg
Fiber 4.1 g