1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 12)
1 cup walnuts or pecans
3 Tablespoons cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon almond butter
1 Tablespoon maple syrup (optional) or can put less in
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 Tablespoon cacao nibs or chocolate chips
1. In the bowl of a food processor combine the dates and walnuts. Process until they resemble coarse sand.
2. Add the cacao powder, almond butter, syrup and extract, and process until a dough forms. If the dough does not come together, add some water, 1 Tablespoon at a time until the dough sticks together when you press it between your fingers. Pulse in the chocolate chips.
3. For 1" balls with your hands and place on a parchment-lined plate. If you like the energy balls on the softer side, enjoy immediately. If you like them a bit more ''firm', then freeze for at least 60 min and then enjoy.
4. Keep in a covered container in the freezer for best results, but they will also keep in the fridge.
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