Chocolate Espresso Fig Balls - Healthy World Cuisine

Ingredients

• 5.3 oz dried figs
• 3/4 cup dried pitted dates
• Boiling water (enough to cover the figs and dates to soften)
• 1.5 cups dry roasted almonds (toasted)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tsp espresso instant coffee
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup ((optional or honey))
• 2 tsp hot water (as needed to get the mixture to blend)