Salted Caramel Vegan Energy Bites

1 cup medjool dates pitted

1 cup cashew pieces

1 cup shredded coconut

2 Tablespoons hemp hearts

2 Tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter

2 Tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon

1. In the bowl of a food processor combine the dates and nuts.  Process until they resemble coarse sand.

2. Add the coconut, hemp seeds, cashew butter, syrup, sea salt and cinnamon, 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.

3. Form 1" balls with your hands and place on a parchment-lined plate.  Freeze for at least 60 minutes and then enjoy.  

4. Keep in a covered container in the freezer for best results, but they will also keep in fridge.  (Allow 15 min or so to thaw before eating from freezer).

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