Ingredients
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1 cup pitted Medjool dates
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1/3 cup natural peanut butter
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½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut, divided
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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¼ tsp salt
Steps
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To the bowl of a food processor, add the dates. Pulse until finely chopped and mixture forms a ball. To food processor, add the peanut butter, ¼ cup shredded coconut, cocoa powder, 1 tbsp water, chia seeds, maple syrup, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped and combined.
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Add remaining ¼ cup shredded coconut to a shallow plate. Using wet hands, roll date mixture into 16 (1 tbsp) balls, then roll each ball in coconut. Transfer to a parchment-lined plate.
3
Chill 30 min., until firm. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
