Raw Cacao Energy Bites

Preparation Time: 10 minutes               Cooling time: 30 minutes               Serving size: Approx. 20 balls depending on size of balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw seeds or nuts of choice (I used sunflower and pumpkin seeds)
• 1/4 cup cacao or cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped
• 1-3 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs or chocolate chips
• cacao powder or unsweetened shredded coconut, optional for coating

Method

1. Place seeds/nuts in a food processor, and process until finely ground. Pulse in cacao, vanilla, and salt.
2. Add in the chopped dates and water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together nicely. Process until all ingredients are distributed evenly (you may need to stop a few times and scrape down the sides and separate the dough if it forms a ball).
3. Pulse in the cacao nibs or chips.
4. Roll pieces of the dough into small, tablespoon-sized balls. You may roll them in the cacao powder, shredded coconut, or any other toppings of choice.
5. Place your energy bites in a container in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes, then serve!

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