How quickly can you add 9152 + 8599? Or, come up with the answer to 95 x 89? Nope – this isn’t a math test – but, I was mesmerized by an advertisement I saw that showed 7 and 8 year olds adding 4 digit numbers and multiplying double digit ones in less time than it usually takes me to hit my snooze button Monday through Friday! I don’t remember what the product was that helped them compute so quickly – but, in honor of their quick computing, I decided to make the 3 day weekend we just had, into a 7 day weekend! Yup, I took most of last week off and, instead of planning a trip to someplace outside Atlanta or actually heading out on a trip out of here (like I usually do), I stayed put and enjoyed a stay-cation with my kiddo. Other than fighting off hornets, my daughter and I did venture outside of our yard – one of the places we ventured to was the Swan House. The Swan House, which is part of the Atlanta History Center, was built in the 1920’s and has gorgeous woodwork and embellishments throughout the house. From fireplaces, to chandeliers, to even the walls – there’s so much to “ooh” and “aah” about – that is if you are into architecture and/or The Hunger Games & Catching Fire, as in both movies, The Swan House was used as President Snow’s home. But, you don’t have to be a fan of the Hunger Games/Catching Fire to be in awe of the beauty of the interior and the exterior grounds of this amazing place. Not pictured were parts of the trail that looped around The Swan House through dense woods. All that trail walking and exploring left us gals famished and I sure was glad to have packed some of these little bites to nosh on! These bites are packed with energizing Bob’s Red Mill Hazelnut Meal and almond butter; and drizzled with chocolate – they are a reason to not need my snooze button in the morning! However, trying to share them equally with my daughter always leaves me wondering about my own math skills!

Chocolate Drizzled Hazelnut Bites
Hazelnut + chocolate is such a divine combination - especially when it's in a healthyish little bite or cookie!
Ingredients
- 3 cups hazelnut meal (I used Bob's Red Mill)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl and form into bite sized balls/bites
- Place on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 20 minutes
- Melt chocolate in a glass bowl over boiling water or in a microwave at 30 second intervals
- Drizzle on top of bites and let cool before devouring.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 427Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 16mgSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 4gSugar 13gProtein 7g

foodrecipeshq
Friday 1st of August 2014
I have absolutely make these. I'm sure they are extremely moreish!
MrsTee
Sunday 20th of July 2014
I LOVE Hazelnut and these sounds like a delicious way to try it in a different way!
Shashi
Monday 21st of July 2014
Thanks so very much MrsTee!
Kalliste
Sunday 20th of July 2014
Ooh these sound great and not all that tricky! They look delicious.
That house is also beautiful!
Shashi
Monday 21st of July 2014
Thanks so much Kalliste - these sure are easy and pack well for an energy filled snack later!
Christin@SpicySouthernKItchen
Thursday 17th of July 2014
These hazelnut bites look amazing. I've never used hazelnut meal before but it sounds like it would be delicious. I had wanted to go to the Swan House last time we were in Atlanta but we ran out of time. It is so beautiful!
Shashi
Thursday 17th of July 2014
Thanks so much Christin! Next time you are in Atlanta you gotta let me know - hopefully you will be at TECHmunch!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
Wednesday 16th of July 2014
Those are definitely beautiful looking cookies! I've never heard of hazelnut meal and have never used it! Now I am curious.
Shashi
Thursday 17th of July 2014
Thanks Julia - you gotta try it for sure!