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Almond Spice Cacao Balls

Almond-Spice-Cacao-Balls
Cacao is a legendary superfood that elevates these treats into the healthiest of snacks.

Ingredients

 1 cup almonds
  cup cacao nibs
  cup chopped medjool dates
 4 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
 2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (optional)
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
 Pinch Himalayan salt
 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Instructions

1

In a food processor, combine almonds, nibs, dates, 2 tablespoons coconut, cacao powder, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Process until almonds are finely ground (not into powder).

2

Add orange juice and maple syrup, process until mixture balls up.

3

Use hand to form into bite-sized balls.

4

Place remaining shredded coconut in a bowl and mix in grated orange rind. Roll the balls in shredded coconut mixture.

5

Store in a covered container in fridge.

Serving Size 20 balls

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Ingredients

 1 cup almonds
  cup cacao nibs
  cup chopped medjool dates
 4 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
 2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (optional)
 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
 Pinch Himalayan salt
 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine almonds, nibs, dates, 2 tablespoons coconut, cacao powder, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Process until almonds are finely ground (not into powder).

2

Add orange juice and maple syrup, process until mixture balls up.

3

Use hand to form into bite-sized balls.

4

Place remaining shredded coconut in a bowl and mix in grated orange rind. Roll the balls in shredded coconut mixture.

5

Store in a covered container in fridge.

Serving Size 20 balls

Almond Spice Cacao Balls