Coconut cacao balls are the ultimate healthy sweet snack without refined sugar. They are rich in flavor and antioxidants: cacao for energy, coconut for deliciousness and dates for sweetener. Add nuts for protein.
Easy Coconut Cacao Balls
From the kitchen of Priya Hutner · (makes 6 to 8 balls)
1 C pitted dates (soaked for at least one hour)
3 T raw cacao
1 t cinnamon
1 t cardamon
1 t vanilla extract
½ C shredded coconut (set half aside for rolling)
¼ t sea salt
Pinch of cayenne, optional
½ C walnuts optional
Blend ingredients in a food processor. Roll into balls and roll in shredded coconut. Refrigerate.
