Looking for a sweet, healthful nibble? This combination of dates, almond butter and cocoa powder will get you going again, and with a bit of protein, it will stave off hunger in between meals.
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates, seeded and halved
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 3 cup almond butter
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- 3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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- 3 cup plus 1 tablespoon natural cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
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- 3 cup toasted almonds, well chopped
Instructions
- Put the dates and vanilla in a food processor and run until a chunky paste forms. Add the almond butter and pulse a few more times. Add the coconut, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon and pulse a few more times.
- Roll a heaping tablespoon of the mixture between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. Put your chopped almonds on a plate and roll each truffle in the almonds. Chill until firm.
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