Gluten-Free Heaven Australia - October 2017

Lunch RECIPES

Chocolate beetroot energy bites

By Olivia Cooney in association with Love Beetroot (www.lovebeetroot.co.uk) GF SF DF EF V

Makes 25 | Prep 15 mins | Cook none | Calories 45 (per bite)

75g (2¾oz)

precooked beetroot

100g (3½oz) pitted dates,

2 tbsp nut butter

1 tbsp honey or

maple syrup

75g (2¾oz) gluten-

free rolled oats

3 tbsp cocoa or

protein powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

a pinch of salt

COATING OPTIONS

mixed seeds, desiccated

coconut, cocoa powder

1 Grate the beetroot into a sieve and leave for a few

minutes to drain.

2 Whizz the dates, nut butter and honey into a smooth

paste in a food processor. Add the oats, cocoa or protein

powder, vanilla extract and salt and blend until smooth

and thick. Shape into teaspoon-sized balls and roll in your

desired coating. Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to

firm up.

Total fat Saturated Salt Sugar Protein

1.6g 0.7g 0.05g 3.7g 1.1g

Coat your

bites in a

mixture of

toppings