June 22, 2015

Chocolate Coconut Balls

The only packaged snack I buy is Larabars, just for eating on-the-go. They are made mainly with dates and nuts and all the other ingredients are ones you know. I don't like all the flavors, but Peanut Butter Chocolate, Cherry, and Coconut Chocolate are my favorites. There are so many Larabar-like recipes floating around right now. These ones are particularly good.


Chocolate Coconut Balls
http://paleomg.com/double-chocolate-energy-bites/

1 cup almond butter
1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
8-10 Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup chocolate chips or small chopped chocolate
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
4 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a food processor. Process until everything is broken down and well mixed. Add chocolate and pulse a few times.

Shape dough into bite size balls. Put in the refrigerator until firm and store the balls there.

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