Almond, Cacao + Date Balls

Try not to eat these all at once!



Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup unsalted almonds, roasted for 10 min in a 350º oven

  • 24 Medjool dates, pitted

  • 4 Tbs cacao powder

  • 3½-4 Tbs almond butter

  • Pinch of salt



Instructions

  • Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until they are crushed

  • Add the medjool dates and pulse until it’s fully mixed

  • Add the almond butter, cacao and a pinch of salt and continue processing until a ball forms

  • Take a tablespoon of the mixture at a time, roll into balls and place the balls on a lined baking tray and put in the freezer for 1 hour

  • Remove from the freezer and store in an airtight container in the fridge



Notes

  • Makes 26-30

  • A peanut and peanut butter version of the above is equally delicious - just substitute the almonds - I actually prefer a combo - peanut butter with almonds or peanuts with almond butter

  • Dip them in melted dark vegan chocolate for a richer taste - our favorite way!

  • Unsweetened shredded coconut can be added by rolling the balls in it before putting them in the freezer