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    Home » Recipes » Snack

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites

    Published: Mar 15, 2018 · Modified: Aug 12, 2020 by Melissa Torio · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Made with only 4 ingredients, these Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites are such a yummy treat!

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites | melissatorio.com

    These are:

    • naturally gluten free
    • dairy free
    • refined sugar free
    • vegan
    • easy to make
    • yummy and delicious

    Do you have a favourite candy or chocolate bar? Every Easter, I used to indulge in those Kinder mini eggs. I even hoarded them because they only appeared in the stores during Easter time! Ha!

    The ingredients of those eggs are: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Lecithin, Vanillin), sugar, skim milk powder, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, anhydrous milk fat, soy and/or sunflower lecithin, vanillin. 29% milk ingredients. contains: milk, hazelnuts, soy.

    I wanted to create a version without any dairy or refined sugar.

    Only 4 Ingredients

    Make these Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites with only 4 ingredients: Medjool dates, hazelnuts, raw cacao powder and shredded coconut.

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites Ingredients | melissatorio.com

    Let's Make the Bites

    You will need a food processor or a high-speed blender. I use a Vitamix.

    Add the hazelnuts and pulse or process until they are coarsely ground.

    Add the pitted Medjool dates, raw cacao powder and shredded coconut. Process until thoroughly mixed.

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites Dough | melissatorio.com

    Transfer mixture into a bowl.

    To make mini balls, use a teaspoon to scoop out the mixture.

    Using the palms of your hands, roll mixture into balls. You may opt to use a tablespoon to make larger balls.

    Roll the balls in some shredded coconut if you wish.

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites | melissatorio.com

    There you have it, a delicious treat that comes together so easily. The hardest part is not eating all of them in one sitting! 😉

    Let me know if you try this recipe! Please leave a comment or rating below.

    Try my other gluten-free treats too:

    • Crunchy Hemp Chocolate Cups
    • Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Sourdough Muffins
    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Have some more hazelnuts? Make some hazelnut milk!

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites

    Make this yummy dairy-free, refined sugar-free raw treat with just 4 ingredients!
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 24 balls
    Author: Melissa Torio

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup hazelnuts
    • 6 Medjool dates pitted
    • 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
    • 1-4 tablespoon shredded coconut

    Instructions

    • In a food processor or blender, add hazelnuts. Pulse or process until coarsely ground.
    • Add pitted dates, raw cacao powder and 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut. Pulse or process until thoroughly mixed. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
    • To make mini balls, use a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out the mixture. Using the palms of your hands, roll into balls. To make larger balls, use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon.
    • Optional: Roll the balls in the remaining shredded coconut.
    Tried this recipe?Mention or tag @melissa.torio

    Raw Cacao Hazelnut Bites | melissatorio.com

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    Hi there! I'm Melissa, a Culinary Nutrition Expert, an avid kombucha homebrewer and fermentation enthusiast. I hope you enjoy these dairy-free and gluten-free recipes and lifestyle tips for simple living. 

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