Salted Date Brownie Energy Bites

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 heaping cup pitted large Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup Blue Diamond Roasted Salted (or Lightly Salted) Almonds
• 1/4 cup natural drippy almond butter
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 3-4 tablespoons high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (if you like sweet and salty)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Add pitted dates and almonds to the bowl of a food processor. Process for about 1 minute or until almonds and dates come together well. Almonds should be slightly chunky.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Add in the remaining ingredients: almond butter, flaxseed meal, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sea salt. Pulse until a dough forms. The dough texture should be thick and clumpy. If it isn't, then add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Roll into 12 medium sized balls. You can also use a medium cookie scoop if that's easier. Store the energy bites in the fridge or freezer.

4. Bon appetit!