Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted medjool dates (19-20 dates)
• 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
• ½ cup freeze dried raspberries
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted almond butter
• 1-2 tablespoons warm water, if mixture is dry.

Instructions

1. Add the dates, almonds, raspberries, coconut, cocoa powder and chia seeds to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is thick and crumbly.
2. Add the almond butter, and almond extract and continue to pulse. Take a small amount of mixture and press it between your fingers. If it sticks together easily and can roll into a ball shape, it's ready. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, pulsing in between, until mixture is sticky enough to hold its shape.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then roll in shredded coconut or cocoa powder, if desired.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.