Peanut Butter Energy Bite "Ice Cream Cones"
These energy bites, dipped in chocolate and topped with graham crackers, look just like melty ice cream cones, but are packed with energizing protein for a healthier snack kids will love. Source: EatingWell.com, September 2017
Ingredients
Directions
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Place dates in a small bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
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Combine softened dates, oats and peanut butter in a food processor; process until very finely chopped. With damp hands, roll into 8 balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place in a pie pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the freezer and cut a 1-inch long slit into the top of each ball (this is where the graham cracker "cone" will go).
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Making sure to reserve some chocolate for dipping, spoon melted chocolate into 8 irregular circles on the paper (about 2 inches in diameter). Dip the bottom half (opposite of slit) of each ball in the remaining chocolate and place on top of the chocolate circles. Slide a graham cracker triangle into each slit with the point of the triangle facing up. Top with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 starch