Energy Bites (Chocolate Cherry)

• 1 cup whole raw almonds
• 120 grams pitted Medjool (not honey) dates (about 8 )
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cherries
• 3 tbsp dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used Camino brand)
• 1/4 cup raw pecans
• Kosher or sea salt, to taste

1. 1. In a food processor, process the almonds until finely chopped. It's ok if some bigger pieces remain. Just be sure not to pulverize it into a flour as you want some texture.
2. 2. Remove 1/3 cup of the processed almonds and set aside for the final step.
3. 3. Now, add the pitted dates in (along with the almonds already in the processor) and process until finely chopped and sticky. A dough will start to form. Add cherries and process again until combined. The mixture will likely form into a large ball. If this happens, break it up with a spoon and process more if necessary.
4. 4. Add in the chocolate chips and pecans and process until they are just chopped. Add salt to taste. Pulse in the reserved 1/3 cup almonds for texture. Roll into small balls. Place in a container or baggie and store in the fridge or freezer. Oh yea, don't forget to pop a few in your purse!
5. Nutritional info (makes 15 small balls, per ball): 108 cals, 7 grams fat (1 g sat fat), 40 mg sodium, 13 grams carbs, 3 grams fibre, 9 grams sugar, 3 grams protein.

almonds, dates, cherries, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, kosher

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/energy-bites-chocolate-cherry-51791831 (may not work)