Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies

Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.1
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 20.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

Introduction

These completely sugar-free treats with satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt! Peanut-free, gluten-free, sugar-free--and totally delicious. Just 75 calories each!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
3/4 cup dates, pitted
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
up to 1/4 cup water, divided
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

Place dates, almonds, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla and 1 Tbsp of water in a food processor
Pulse on/off for several rounds, approximately 30 seconds.
Pulse on/off for longer intervals for about a minute until mixture is mixed enough that it begins to stick together. (If it remains loose and unpacked, added water a little at a time between pulses to moisten.)
When thoroughly combined and ""sticky,"" remove from processor. Roll into 1-inch balls and then roll through unsweetened coconut.
Serve.
Refrigerate for a week.

Serving Size: Makes 24 1-inch balls

Number of Servings: 24


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