Almond-Cocoa-Date Energy Balls

Fun Fact: Dates are an instant energy booster! They’re packed with nutrients, are a rich source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, and taste great!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 pound raw Almonds
• 8 large pitted dates (preferably Medjool)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 3 – 4 tablespoons Greek honey
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin Greek olive oil
• Pinch of sea salt
• Pinch of coarsely ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Coarsely grind the almonds in a food processor and transfer to a large skillet. Heat over medium-low flame, stirring, for a few minutes, to toast. Remove from the skillet.
2. 2Pulse the dates in the same food processor until they become a paste.
3. 3Add the toasted almonds and cocoa to the dates in the food processor and pulse on and off, drizzling in enough of the honey and 1 tablespoon olive oil for the mixture to come together smoothly.
4. 4Remove the mixture from the bowl of the food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl. Take a tablespoon at a time of the mixture and shape into balls about 1 ½ inches/4 cm in diameter.
5. 5Place in a sealable container lined with parchment paper and store at room temperature for 4 to5 days or up to a week refrigerated.