Chocolate Orange Protein Bites

Brighten up snack time with these Chocolate Orange Protein Bites. Made with dates, oats, pecans, fresh orange zest, and Great Lakes Wellness Sculpt, they come together in a food processor with no baking required.

Makes 12–14 bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup pecans
• 2 scoops Great Lakes Wellness Sculpt, Double Dark Chocolate
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon orange zest, plus more for topping
• ½ cup chocolate chips, melted

Directions

1. Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the dates, oats, pecans, Sculpt, honey, water, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest to a food processor.
3. Blend until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into balls.
5. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place it on the prepared tray.
6. Sprinkle the extra orange zest over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
7. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.

Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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