Date Coconut Balls

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dried dates, pitted
• 4 Tbsp. creamy almond butter, unsalted
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened

Instructions

1. 1

   Add dates to a bowl of a food processor and pulse until large crumb like consistency. If the mixture turns into one large ball, use your fingers or a spoon to pat it down.

2. 2

   Add almond butter and continue to pulse until small crumbs/thick paste is formed. If the mixture is not coming together or a little dry, add the smallest splash of water and then continue to pulse.

3. 3

   Form the mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

4. 4

   Add coconut into a small shallow bowl and roll the date balls in the coconut.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat, for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.