Walnut Chocolate Bliss Balls

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Ingredients 

Servings:
16

• 2 cups California walnuts

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 10 pitted Medjool dates

• Unsweetened coconut flakes and unsweetened cocoa powder (optional coating)

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Instructions

1. Place walnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

2. Add coconut, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and dates; pulse again until the mixture forms a thick paste. (Don’t process it too long or the mixture will become too sticky.)

3. Roll into 16 equal balls, then roll in additional coconut or cocoa powder if desired. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

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