Peanut Butter Protein Truffles

• Truffles:
• 20 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/3 c peanut butter
• 1/3 c unsweetened, shredded coconut
• 1/3 c vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 t almond extract
• 1 t cinnamon
• 2 oz. dark chocolate
• pinch of Kosher salt
• Coating:
• 1/4 c toasted slivered almonds, finely chopped
• 2 T unsweetened, shredded coconut

1. 1. Soak dates in warm water for 5 minutes. Remove and put in food processor, saving soaking liquid.
2. 2. Blend dates until a paste forms. Add peanut butter, and blend until mixed in.
3. 3. Add remaining ingredients for truffles, and blend until reaches a consistency that can be pinched and will hold together. If too gummy, add a bit of the soaking liquid. If too wet, add more coconut.
4. 4. Form date mixture into small balls (~3/4 inches in diameter).
5. 5. Mix almonds and coconut in shallow bowl. Roll each truffle in mixture to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before eating. Will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/peanut-butter-protein-truffles-53084951 (may not work)