Cacao & date balls

Ingredients

1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted

1 cup pumpkin seeds

2 tbsp high-quality raw cacao powder

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A pinch of sea salt

1/2 cup rolled oats (for coating)

Directions

• Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor and pulse until they reach a fine crumb consistency.
• Add the pitted dates, cacao powder, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough that holds together when pinched. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
• Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the dough between your palms to create smooth, even spheres.
• Place your pulsed oats in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball through the oats until lightly and evenly coated.
• Place the bites in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.