Coconut Almond Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 15 Medjool dates, pitted

• ½ cup Mariani Sliced Almonds

• ¾ cup shredded coconut, plus ¼ cup for coating

• 3 tablespoons almond butter, peanut butter, sunbutter, or tahini

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

• ¼ teaspoon salt

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Soak the dates in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes to soften. Drain and pat dry.

2. Pulse the almonds and shredded coconut in a food processor and pulse 10-15 times to break the ingredients down into small pieces.

3. Add the dates, nut butter, chia seeds, and salt to the food processor and pulse until a smooth dough forms.

4. Roll the dough into 12 balls, then roll each ball in the reserved ¼ cup of shredded coconut. Store the balls in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat them.