Date and Coconut Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, soaked 10 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp extra shredded coconut, for rolling(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pulse sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in a food processor until coarsely ground.

2. 2

   Add dates, coconut, cocoa powder, cinnamon, olive oil, vanilla, and salt.

3. 3

   Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed, scraping down the sides as needed.

4. 4

   Roll into 10 small balls, about 1 inch each.

5. 5

   Roll in extra shredded coconut if desired and chill 20 minutes before serving.