LCHF “Chocolate” Snack Bites
Because sometimes we just need a healthy snack . . . .

Categories(s): dessert, Paleo, Ketogenic

Benefits: low carb healthy fat (LCHF), chocolate alternative using carob powder, low sugar

Makes: about 30-34  one inch bites

Ingredients

1-16 ounce jar of almond butter (I used Trader Joe’s raw creamy almond butter)

½ cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup sesame seeds

1/3 cup chia seeds

1/3 cup ground flax meal

1/3 cup carob powder such as Bob’s Redmill

1/3 cup cocoa nibs

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

2 tablespoons honey

Optional; hemp seeds for coating bites

Dash of sea salt

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl. Stir until well-mixed. Using a spoon, scoop approximately 1 -1/2 teaspoons mixture and roll into a ball. If you like, roll the balls in hemp seeds for a coating.

Provided by Tracey Long, MPH, RDN at www.bigpicturehealth.com