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
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