Chai Spice Energy Balls

Yield: 12

2/3 cup shredded coconut

2/3 cup almonds

1 cup medjool dates, pits removed

1/4 cup almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1. Toast 3 tablespoons of shredded coconut until lightly browned.

2. In a food processor, pulse almonds and remaining shredded coconut in a food processor until completely ground. Remove from bowl and set aside.

3. Add the dates and pulse until only small bits remain.

4. Add almond and coconuts back to the food processor along with remaining ingredients (except the toasted coconut). Blend until all ingredients are combined into a dough-like consistency.

5. Roll dough into a balls in your hands. Roll each ball in the toasted coconut.

6. Store in the refrigerator in a glass container.

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