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Chocolate Avocado Energy Bites

July 17, 2017 by Lizet 22 Comments

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Chocolate avocado energy bites

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These chocolate avocado energy bites are creamy and so delicious.

Once again, this year our friends shared with us their delicious avocados. With so many avocados, I decided to try and make some dessert like recipes.

This time, something healthier than the avocado fudge I made a few years ago.

These energy bites came out of a recipe failure. I was trying to make something more like a healthy fudge or some truffles. But the mixture was too wet and my options were powder sugar or oats. So oats where the solution.

It ended up being an energy bite perfect for a snack. When my boys tried it they asked me if they were healthy, why? I asked. Because you're giving us chocolate for snack! Hahaha. They got me!!

You´re gonna love making these chocolate avocado energy bites. With just a few ingredients and only 5 minutes, you´ll have something nutritious, low in sugar and very yummy to enjoy with your family. They´re so creamy, just like fudge! :).

Chocolate avocado energy bites

The first time I made these bites, I used very ripe bananas and there was no need to add any honey. I recommend that you mix all the ingredients and try it first before you add honey or another kind of sweetener.

Chocolate avocado energy bites

There are many different kinds of avocados. Some more creamy and some contain more water. If your mixture is too wet, just add more oats, enough to form little balls.

Chocolate avocado energy bites

One of the variations I made a few weeks ago and that is by far my favorite, was to add half a teaspoon of orange peel.

Chocolate avocado energy bites

After forming the balls keep them in the refrigerator until firm. Although my favorite way to eat them is at room temperature. They´re creamy and you get chocolate all over your fingers, and of course, you get to lick them ;).

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Chocolate Avocado Energy Bites

These chocolate avocado energy bites are creamy and so delicious.
Prep Time10 mins
Resting Time1 hr
Total Time10 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: South America
Servings: 22 balls
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado (125g)
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (130g)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (36g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup steel cut oats or instant (67g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients and mix.
  • With the help of a measuring spoon, form little balls and set them on wax paper.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour before serving. The rest, store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal

Chocolate avocado energy bites

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: avocado, chocolate, healthy, oats, snacks

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  1. Pamela

    October 28, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    This looks great! Do you have to precook the steel cut oats? I have frozen bananas. Do they need to be thawed first?

    Reply
    • Lizet

      October 28, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      I don't pre cook the oats. I like them a little chewy.
      Yes, you can use frozen bananas. I think it might turn out more like ice cream 😋

      Reply
  2. Cheryl

    July 21, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    These look amazing and even better that they are healthy. I will have to give these a try. Thank you

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 22, 2017 at 1:13 am

      Thank you for coming by Cheryl! chocolate, fudge like texture and healthy? that´s a good combo, 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tanya

    July 21, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I would never think to pair chocolate and avocado. I'm going to have to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 22, 2017 at 1:11 am

      The avocado flavor is very subtle, but helps with the texture.

      Reply
  4. Dieter

    July 21, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    this is phantastic, i love it and will give it a try. i am already now hungry

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 22, 2017 at 1:08 am

      Let me know how they turned out!

      Reply
  5. Mica

    July 21, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Yum these look and sound amazing! I like that they are so easy to make too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 22, 2017 at 1:06 am

      Yes, very easy to make. In just a few minutes you get a healthy snack.

      Reply
  6. Zerin Hassan

    July 20, 2017 at 6:32 am

    wow need to try these

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 22, 2017 at 1:05 am

      Zerin, I hope you do! let me know if you like them. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Muna

    July 20, 2017 at 12:36 am

    I love energy bites, never tried with avocado before though! Will definitely try!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 20, 2017 at 1:47 am

      I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  8. Renee

    July 19, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Looks like I will be headed to the store for some cocoa powder!! These look absolutely amazing and so healthy!! I love it!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 20, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Definitely worth going to the store ☺

      Reply
  9. A Infinite Step

    July 19, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Yummy! But avocado is such a rarity where I stay... can it b done with anything else?

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 20, 2017 at 1:50 am

      Hmm. Never made it with anything else. But I'll try it with just bananas and let you know how it turns out. Or if you try it let me know.

      Reply
  10. Kate

    July 19, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    I love energy bites! I never thought to use avocado in them. Do they need to stay in the fridge at all times after making them or are they safe to keep on the counter?

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 20, 2017 at 1:44 am

      Hey Kate! Avocados makes these bites so creamy 😋. I always keep them in the fridge, but they only lasts 2 days at our house. We live in a very hot country and keep everything in the fridge.
      I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    July 18, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    The avocado is a lovely addition to a bite!

    Reply
    • Lizet Flores de Bowen

      July 19, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Yes! Avocado makes everything better 😍

      Reply

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