by: Dr. Melanie DeCunha and Sarah Ilumin

As of late, an obsession with Energy Balls has taken over me.

With Easter around the corner, I've been inspired to get festive and do a little 'baking'. I'm not talking about just your ordinary run of the mill standard cookie-baking here. No siree! I'm talking all in-the-spirit-of-Easter goodness. And thus... Easter Bunny Bites were born! (You're welcome)

So, if you're ready to take over the Easter Bunny's job and reign supreme by spreading Easter cheer sharing these tasty tidbits, here's what you'll need. Please note that I guesstimate everything and only eyeball my measurements, so feel free to do some improvising!

Ingredients:

8-10 Pitted Dates
1 cup Natural Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Pistachios
1/2 cup Cashews
1/2 cup Mini Eggs
4 tbsp Rolled Oats
4 tbsp Chia Seeds
4 tbsp Hemp Hearts
1-2 Coconut Oil*
1-2 Maple Syrup*/honey*
*optional

Instructions:

- Soak dates in water for 10 mins
- Pulse nuts & mini eggs in food processor until they're tiny bits, and then set aside
- Pulse dates in food processor until they's in small little pieces
- Combine all ingredients and pulse once more in food processor until combined
- Add coconut oil, maple syrup and/or honey if too dry (should be sticky and firm in consistency)
- Shape into balls using the warmth of your hands, then set in the fridge or freezer to harden

Et voila! You're done!