Almond Joy Energy Bites

I have food processor problems. I am missing the blade for my giant processor so I grate with the big one, always give the blender a feeble attempt, then I whip out my baby processor and do batch, after batch, after batch. The amount of dirty dishes I accumulate when I go to process food is incredible.  These guys took 7 batches in my mini processor and were definitely worth it.

I made these for Steven's soccer team and they asked if they were cake balls.  Um if I made dates tastes like cake balls then I think we are winning.

Almond Joy Energy Bites
Adapted from Gimme Some Oven

• 12 ounces Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 cups almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Add everything to a food processor. Pulse to combine then blend for about 3 minutes.  The mixture will be crumbly for a while then all of a sudden start to clump and stick.  That's good!

Use a cookie scoop or your hands to measure out your balls to desired size. Roll into balls. Keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.

Next time: roll the balls in some coconut flakes for extra flair