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Healthy Samoas Energy Balls

Delicious, easy to make and healthy twist on a classic girls scout Samoas cookie.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: healthy, Snack, treat
Cuisine: snack, treat
Keyword: energy ball, snack, treat
Servings: 12 energy balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates - pits removed and cup packed full
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil - melted
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • generous pinch of salt or ~1/4 a teaspoon
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder - cocoa powder also works
  • 1 cup shredded coconut - sweetened or unsweetened both work - divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, add dates, almond flour, coconut oil, honey, salt, cacao powder, 1/2 of the shredded coconut, vanilla and water and pulse until the dates are chopped up and everything is well combined.
  • Remove from food processor or blender and place on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Roll into 12 individual balls and roll in the remaining shredded coconut.
  • Enjoy and keep leftovers in the refrigerator.