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Coconut Beet Bites

The secret ingredient in these delicious red velvet coconut bites? BEETS! These little bites make a better-for-you dessert or on the go snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your day!

This recipe from Love Beets is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Ingredients

Servings  12   Serving Size   1 ball

  • 1/2 cup cooked beets
  • 1/2 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor except for the coconut flakes.
  2. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the batter. Roll into balls and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
  3. Remove from the freezer and coat with unsweetened coconut shreds. Store in the fridge and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Beet Bites
CaloriesCalories
50 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 50
Total Fat 2.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.9 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 19 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g
 

The secret ingredient in these delicious red velvet coconut bites? BEETS! These little bites make a better-for-you dessert or on the go snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your day!

This recipe from Love Beets is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Coconut Beet Bites
CaloriesCalories
50 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
2g Per Serving
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Calories 50
Total Fat 2.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.9 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 19 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g

Ingredients

Servings  12   Serving Size   1 ball

  • 1/2 cup cooked beets
  • 1/2 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor except for the coconut flakes.
  2. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the batter. Roll into balls and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
  3. Remove from the freezer and coat with unsweetened coconut shreds. Store in the fridge and enjoy.
 

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