Ingredients
- 2 cups dates pitted (I used pitted Medjool dates)
- 1/2 cup almonds plus 15-16 extra almonds set aside for the filling
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut (feel free to use all one variety )
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
These make great back to school snacks. Simple, straight forward ingredients can make the best recipes. Enjoy.
xoxo,
Kristin
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In the bowl of a food processor, add almonds and pulse until they are finely chopped (be careful not to pulse too long or they will start to turn into a paste).
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Add dates, coconut, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Continue to pulse the mixture for about 2-3 minutes (scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed) or until the mixture easily holds together and sticks to the bowl.
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Using a measuring spoon, scoop out 1/2 tablespoon of mixture. Roll into a ball and flatten.
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Place an almond in the middle.
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Scoop another 1/2 tablespoon of the date mixture on top and roll into balls.
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Roll the ball into the bowl of shredded coconut topping. Repeat with rest of mixture.
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Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe from: https://lifemadesweeter.com/stuffed-almond-joy-energy-bites/.
