Chewy Choc Bites
These Chewy Choc Bites are the ultimate quick, nutritious, and delicious snack for the whole family! Made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, peanut butter, brown rice puffs, and a touch of raw honey, these bites are naturally sweetened, packed with healthy fats, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. They’re perfect as an after-school snack or a weekend treat, and they’re a fun recipe to make with the kids—they’ll especially love melting the chocolate! Plus, it’s easy to switch things up: swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, or use tahini for a school-friendly option. This is one chewy, chocolatey bite everyone will love!
Chewy Choc Bites
Dietary: VEG, DF, GF, EF
Allergens: Peanuts
Age group: 12 months +
Serves: 20
Prep: 20 mins (+ 2 hours freezing)
Ingredients
12 Medjool dates (180g), pitted
½ cup (160g) peanut butter
1 cup (15g) brown rice puffs
3 brown rice cakes, broken apart
1 tbsp (10g) cacao powder
2 tbsp (40g) raw honey
100g dark chocolate, for coating
Method
Place all the ingredients, aside from the chocolate, into a high-speed food processor and process until well combined.
Shape into a log, then cut into small log-size shapes. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Place in the freezer for 2 hours.
Melt chocolate over a bowl of boiling water.
Dip each bite into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with an additional puffed grain of choice (optional). Place back onto the baking tray and freeze for 10 mins.
Serving and storing leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Tips:
Allergies:
For a nut-free version: Swap peanut butter for tahini or seed butter.
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap brown rice puffs for rice cakes ( place in processor and process until they break down and resemble puffs)
Swap honey for maple syrup.