Cherry Almond Date Balls with Cacao Nibs

Cacao Powder

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Cacao powder is ideal for wholesome, natural recipes, and it’s a great addition to a variety of desserts and beverages, including hot chocolate and ice cream.

Cherry Almond Date Balls with Cacao Nibs

Ingredients:

½ cup sliced raw Almonds
1 cup pitted dates
¼ cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons warm water
½ cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
½ cup Cacao Nibs
2 tablespoons coconut butter or Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Cacao Powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

In a food processor, grind almonds into meal. Add pitted dates, dried cherries. Pulse until blended. Add in cacao nibs, shredded coconut, hemp seeds, cacao powder, cinnamon and vanilla and pulse again until blended.

Roll date mixture into small-sized bites and place on parchment paper. Roll balls in additional shredded coconut if desired.