Mexican Chocolate with Sea Salt Energy Balls (Keto Bars)

Who would've thought that cayenne pepper and peppermint would work so well together? This delicious recipe takes flavor to a whole new level, while keeping your body happy. Keto-lovers, rejoice!

Ingredients you need:

• KetoLogic® Chocolate KetoMeal®
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Avocado oil or coconut oil
• Almond flour
• Cinnamon
• Cayenne pepper
• Peppermint extract (optional)
• KetoLogic® Erythritol (optional)

This recipe is:

• Keto
• Low-carb
• Gluten-free
• Grain-free
• Vegetarian
• No added sugar

Other keto-friendly recipes you may like: Soft-Serve Strawberry Ice Cream and Chocolate KetoMeal® Cookies

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup KetoLogic® Chocolate KetoMeal®
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder + 2 tablespoons (for dusting)
• ¼ cup avocado oil or coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ½ – 1 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
• Dash cayenne pepper, to taste
• ½ – 1 tablespoon sea salt, for dusting
• 1 drop peppermint extract (optional)
• 1-2 teaspoons KetoLogic® Erythritol (optional)

Note: To make bars, double the recipe, press into an 8 x 8-inch pan, and cut into 12 bars.

Preparation:

1. Combine KetoMeal®, cocoa powder, oil, almond flour, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Also add extract and erythritol if using. Add more oil or almond flour to adjust consistency if necessary.
2. Form mixture into 6 round balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
3. Place 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and sea salt on a plate.
4. Roll balls in cocoa powder/sea salt mixture to coat. Store in fridge.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6