Almond, Coconut & Date Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of toasted whole almonds, chopped
• 40 soft medjool dates, pitted + chopped
• 2/3 cup of grated coconut, lightly toasted
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• optional: 4 oz bitter sweet chocolate & grated coconut for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large skillet on low, lightly toast almonds and grated coconut until fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burn. Remove to cool.
2. Add chopped pitted dates into a large food processor. Pulse to breakdown before adding toasted almonds and coconut. Pulse again and add honey, salt and coconut oil.
3. Pulse until everything combines into a soft dough.
4. Line a small rectangular dish with a parchment paper. Press down dough or shape it into dough balls before refrigeration.
5. Optional: spread a thin layer of chocolate to make date bars. Or roll dough balls, drizzle some chocolate and sprinkle on more grated coconut. Arrange it on a parchment and refrigerate to set.