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Almond, Date and Cocoa Balls

Quick and easy almond, date and cocoa balls for those looking for a plant-based recipe that satisfies their sweet tooth.

Snacks & Sides
Sweets & Desserts
Easy
Time 15 Minutes
Skill Level Easy

Ingredients List

Serves 6
  • 1.75 cups almonds (whole, uncooked)
  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  1. Chop 3/4 cup whole almonds in food processor to a fine consistency.
  2. Remove and set aside.
  3. Chop 1 cup almonds and 2 cups dates in processor, mixing in 1 tsp vanilla essence.
  4. Take a heaped tsp of the mixture and roll into a ball in the set aside almond.
  5. Keep making these balls.
  6. Balls can be rolled in a mixture of cocoa powder and almond for an added delicious chocolatey taste.
  7. Can be stored in the fridge.