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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites {The Recipe ReDux}

August 21, 2014 · by Ari · 16 Comments

Rich & fudgy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites are super easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. They are paleo, gluten-free, vegan and delicious enough to please any crowd!

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites: Healthy paleo, gluten-free & vegan dessert or snack bites

I have a pet peeve. I seriously hate when people call things “brownies” or “cookie dough” when it literally tastes like a protein bar. I’m glad you like it, and I’m sure it really is “OMG so delicious”, but let’s be real for a second: a protein bar does not taste like a brownie. It might taste like a chocolate protein bar that is so good you could enjoy it for dessert, but that does not a brownie make. Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites: Healthy paleo, gluten-free & vegan dessert or snack bites

So, that being said, I almost called these brownie bites. They are so ridiculously rich and fudgy that you could probably call them brownie bites and no one would call you on  it. But, at the end of the day, they do not have the flakey top, and they are more the consistency of cookie dough, so we’ll stick with Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites. Because I am incapable of coming up with a title less than 40 characters long. Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites: Healthy paleo, gluten-free & vegan dessert or snack bites

Okay so while they may not technically be “brownies” that doesn’t stop these little guys from feeling like a totally indulgent treat. In fact, they are like a totally indulgent treat that works like a snack! The ingredients are kind of all rock stars in the way they fill you up and give you energy. I found myself kind of addicted. Every time I wanted something sweet, I kept reaching in the fridge to grab an other one.

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites: Healthy paleo, gluten-free & vegan dessert or snack bites

I had to bring them into work because I couldn’t stop, and Steve was so upset that he only got 2. I strongly  suggest you let them sit in the fridge for a few hours. I tried one right after I made them and liked it enough, but the texture is much better cold, and the flavors are even more delicious after they’ve had some time to meld together.

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites: Healthy paleo, gluten-free & vegan dessert or snack bites

They are the perfect after school or pre/post workout snack, or you can even grab a couple for breakfast as you’re walking out the door, and they are without a doubt delicious enough to be eaten for dessert too!

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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: approx 16 bites

Serving Size: 1 bite

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites

Rich & fudgy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites are super easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. They are paleo, gluten-free, vegan and delicious enough to please any crowd!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened but not melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups almond meal*
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Special Dark)
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • small pinch sea salt
  • 2/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together almond butter, coconut oil, honey/maple syrup and vanilla until mostly combined. Add almond meal, cocoa powder, espresso powder and sea salt. Use your hands to mix ingredients together. Once dough is mostly formed add chocolate chips and incorporate.
  2. Roll dough into 1-1 1/2" balls (or however large you'd like them). Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

*If you use maple syrup (or even a store bought honey), it will not be as thick and you may need to increase almond meal. If the mixture is still sticking to your hands/the bowl, increase almond meal by 1 tablespoon until you reach the desired texture.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Gluten-free, Low Carb, Paleo, Snacks, Vegan · Tagged: bites, chocolate, gluten free, mocha, paleo, vegan

Comments

  1. LCCotter says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:17 am

    i approve! but i still want to taste… please?!

    Reply
  2. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    August 22, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I NEED these… stat!
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  3. Jennifer F says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Those look finger-licking gooey good!
    Jennifer F recently posted…Busy Day Fuel – Southwestern Tuna Quinoa Salad Two Ways!My Profile

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  4. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Yum! Another fabulous ball recipe. These look so good and I have all the ingredients- yay!
    Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Friday FavoritesMy Profile

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  5. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:09 am

    MAKING NOW!
    Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…High Five FridayMy Profile

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  6. 2eatwellRD says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:29 am

    All my favorite ingredients in one bite! YUM!

    Reply
  7. Quincy @ Shugurcän says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    These couldn’t look more tempting!
    Quincy @ Shugurcän recently posted…Raw Apricot BallsMy Profile

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  8. Heather says

    August 22, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I was like I HAVE ALL THESE THINGS, I CAN MAKE THESE! Went to grab my coconut oil and it’s totally.liquified. This weird PNW weather!!! I’ll stick it in the fridge and try later this weekend. Blergh.
    Heather recently posted…Seattle Beerventure Pt 3 – DowntownMy Profile

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  9. gretchen | kumquat says

    August 23, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    you’ve managed to combine just about all of my favorite things… and yes, totally fair enough to call these guys brownies!
    gretchen | kumquat recently posted…Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Oat BallsMy Profile

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  10. Emily @ More Than Just Dessert says

    August 24, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    These look awesome! I make a similar recipe, but instead of oil and syrup, I add in banana and it seems to hold them together really nicely too!
    Emily @ More Than Just Dessert recently posted…Estes Park Farmers Market + Small Town Cinnamon RollsMy Profile

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  11. Sarah Grace says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Almond butter, chocolate chips, and coffee..what could be a better combo?!
    I’m a part of the “21st posting” RR group so I typically don’t see the recipes from the other group, but I’m glad I decided to look at this link up as well!

    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
  12. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:25 am

    Espresso sounds wonderful in these bites!
    Cindys Recipes and Writings recently posted…Chocolate Crumb Bottom Blondies #RecipeReduxMy Profile

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  13. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Almond butter has become my new favorite spread. These sound amazing!
    Becca from It’s Yummi! recently posted…Pumpkin Bacon Streusel MuffinsMy Profile

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  14. Elizabetheats says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    These would be great pre-workout. yum!
    Elizabetheats recently posted…Recipe Redux: S’mores Protein BitesMy Profile

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