These are wonderful "whole food" snacks that are great after a workout, but anyone will enjoy them and at this time of year you can make them as a holiday treat or hostess gift. You can roll them in either coconut or ground flax seeds. This recipes makes approximately 24 balls.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1¼ cup almonds, ground
- 3/4 cup dried dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Shredded unsweetened coconut or ground flax seeds to roll balls in.
Directions:
1. Process cocoa powder and almonds in food
processor.
2. Add dates, olive oil, and salt; puree
until mixture sticks together. If needed, add a little more oil or dates to
adjust texture to desired stickiness and level of sweetness.
3. Roll into one-inch balls. Roll balls in coconut or flax
seeds. Lay out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Chill for a
minimum of one hour. Cover and store in fridge or freezer for up to three weeks.
