Oatmeal Peppermint Cocoa Bites

Oatmeal Peppermint Cocoa Bites

Happy Holidays! It's the absolutely BEST time of the year in my opinion! :D If you’re looking for an easy, healthy holiday treat, look no further! These NO-BAKE treats are so yummy and they look adorable, too. All you need is a food processor and optional mini festive cupcake holders. :)

The sweetness comes from the dates and a little bit of honey, no extra sugar added. The combination of vanilla and peppermint extract gives such a tasty burst of flavor. Of course, my favorite part is the crushed candy cane rolled around the bites.

Ingredients:

2 cup pitted dates

1 cup oats

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

1 t. cinnamon

2 T. cocoa powder (I liked unsweetened dark cocoa powder)

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1 t. vanilla extract

1/4 t. peppermint extract (a little goes a long way!)

1/4 cup honey

5 regular size candy canes (crushed to almost powder)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients expect for both extracts, honey and candy canes in food processor until dates are blended. Then add the extracts and honey and pulse until everything is blended. Pinch the ingredients together to make sure they stick (if not, add a touch more honey). 

FINALLY, create tablespoon-size balls and roll over a plate of crushed candy cane.

Yum!