Date Bites

Here's a very simple and versatile snack option that is healthy, delicious, a complete breeze to make.

Ingredients: (makes about 15-17 balls)

1. 25-30 pitted dates
2. 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
3. 1/4 cup of almonds or nuts of your choice
4. a splash of vanilla extract

Preparation:

Throw everything together in a mixie or food processor and pulse until the dates and nuts break down and start coming together. Add a little more vanilla extract, if needed to give more moisture and to help speed the mixing process. Scoop into small bite-sized pieces and roll into a ball. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.