Blueberry Chocolate Brain-Boosting Bites

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Blueberry Chocolate Brain-Boosting Bites

These Blueberry Chocolate Brain-Boosting Bites are the perfect little snack when you're craving something sweet! And unlike other blueberry chocolate bites, they are filled with TONS of brain-healthy ingredients: antioxidant-rich blueberries, heart-healthy nuts, chia seeds, oats, and almond flour. They're part of my Five to Thrive series, featuring five plant-based ingredients that may help support cognitive health as we age. Plus, they're easy to make, require no baking, and are coated in rich dark chocolate!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Servings: balls

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

3/4 cup dried blueberries *no sugar added (if possible)
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup oat flour OR old fashioned oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 heaping tbsp walnuts or almonds
2 tbsp maple syrup
4 oz dark chocolate* melted (dairy-free)
Optional toppings: course sea salt, dried or fresh blueberry on top

Instructions

In a food processor, add all your ingredients (except the dark chocolate).
*NOTE: if using old fashioned oats (instead of oat flour) add this FIRST and blend until you create an oat flour (or close to that same texture).
Blend until well-combined. Use an small ice cream scoop for roll into uniform balls.
Prep a parchment-lined plate.
Dip into melted dark chocolate gently using a fork and shake off excess. Place the balls on the parchment plate. Optional: top with a sprinkle of course salt and/or a fresh or dried blueberry.
Enjoy right away or refrigerate your leftovers.

Notes

DRIED BLUEBERRIES:
- For the healthiest option, use no added sugar dried blueberries.
- Instead of dried blueberries you could use dried cherries, cranberries, and more.
Chocolate: I used a dark chocolate baking bar (it was around 50% cocoa, but dairy-free). Use whatever percentage cocoa you like. Dark chocolate baking bars will melt better than chocolate chips.
I use oat flour for that finely ground texture, but you can easily make your own by simply adding the old fashioned oats FIRST to your food processor and blending until you get a flour (or as close to a flour as you are able).

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