LOW-SUGAR SWEETS

Turn to these low-carb treats for a between-meal boost or an after-dinner sweet note.

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Brownie Energy Bites

HANDS-ON 20 MIN.

TOTAL 1 HR.

These two-bite treats taste rich and indulgent, even with no added sugar. Each contains 3g fiber and 3g protein. Store chilled in an airtight container for 1 week.

½ cup whole hazelnuts

12 whole Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped

⅔ cup almond butter

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa

2 Tbsp. water

1 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ tsp. kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Spread nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes, stirring once. Cool 10 minutes. Rub off skins. Reserve 20 hazelnuts. Pulse remaining hazelnuts in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer chopped nuts to a small bowl.

3. Pulse dates in food processor until almost pastelike. Add almond butter, cocoa, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, and salt; process until well combined. Turn mixture out into a bowl; divide into 20 equal portions. Roll each portion around 1 whole hazelnut to form a ball. (Mixture will be oily.) Roll each brownie ball in chopped hazelnuts to coat. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

SERVES 20 (serving size: 1 brownie bite) CALORIES 110; FAT 7g (sat 1g, unsat 6g); PROTEIN 3g; CARB 12g; FIBER 3g; SUGARS 9g (added sugars 0g); SODIUM 47mg; CALC 4% DV; POTASSIUM 4% DV

Chocolate–Peanut Butter Energy Bars

HANDS-ON 25 MIN.