Almond Butter Date Balls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup pitted dates (about 4 to 5), cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder, any kind (I usually use Hershey’s Special Dark )
• Scant 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup whole almonds
• Cooking spray (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder