No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites

• 12 medjool dates, pitted.
• 3 tablespoons almond butter.
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil.
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pure cocoa powder.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground flaxseed.
• 2 1/2 tablespoons blend of milled organic flaxseed, sunflower & pumpkin seeds.
• unsweeteened shredded coconut, for coating.

1. Place all ingredients (minus the shredded coconut) into a high-speed food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Stop a few times and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
3. Process until a sticky ball of dough forms.
4. Roll the ball of dough into a rope and divide it into 16 equal portions. Use your hands to shape them into balls and finally roll in the coconut.
5. Place in the fridge so they harden a bit, for at least 20 minutes before eating.
6. Store letfover balls refrigerated in an airtight container.

dates, almond butter, unrefined coconut oil, cocoa, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, coconut

Taken from food52.com/recipes/33562-no-bake-chocolate-energy-bites (may not work)