Beef, Dark Chocolate and Cherry Power Bites
Enjoy this protein-packed treat to get you through the day. The flavors of cherry and dark chocolate make this a tasty one-bite snack.
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Combine Ground Beef, beans, honey, cocoa powder, applesauce, eggs, dark chocolate, oil, baking powder, vanilla extract and pepper in food processor container. Pulse on and off for 30 seconds or until smooth.
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Step 2
Stir together batter, walnuts and dried cherries in large bowl. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake in 350°F 30 to 35 minutes.
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Step 3
Remove baking pan; cool to room temperature. . Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours; roll into 1 inch balls. Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer.
Cooking Tip: Power Bites may be rolled in chopped nuts, seeds, or cocoa powder, as desired.
Nutrition Information
233 Calories
2.7g SAT FAT
13g PROTEIN
2.4 mg IRON
2.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 233 Calories; 92.7 Calories from fat; 10.3g Total Fat (2.7 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 2.9 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 59 mg Cholesterol; 84 mg Sodium; 24 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.3 g Dietary Fiber; 13.2 g Protein; 2.4 mg Iron; 313 mg Potassium; 2.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 1 mcg Vitamin B12; 2.9 mg Zinc; 11.1 mcg Selenium; 66.1 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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