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Dark Chocolate Almond Bites

A delicious and healthy snack made with just a few simple ingredients and easy to customize, these no-bake bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings on the go.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 12 medjool dates pitted
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 cup shredded coconut
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Instructions

  • Slice the dates in half and remove the pits
  • Place 1/2 cup raw almonds, 12 medjool dates3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder into the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture forms a ball similar in texture to the dough.
  • Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into a bowl - refrigerate for 20 minutes
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll the mixture into 1 inch balls
  • Roll each ball  in the shredded coconut and enjoy

Notes

Chocolate almond bites will keep in the refrigerator for a week and they can also be frozen for up to 3 months. 
Use a small cookie scoop to help roll the balls.
Substitute the almonds with cashews, peanuts, or pistachios.
Roll the bites in chopped nuts or melted chocolate in place of the coconut.
 
See the article above for recipe tips, variations and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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