1tablespoons16g almond butter (or any nut or seed butter)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Dash of salt
2-4tablespoonswateras needed
4tablespoonsshredded coconut flakes
Instructions
To make the Easy Vegan Chocolate Coconut Oat Balls: In a food processor, combine the dates, oats, toasted coconut flake, unsweetened cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Pulse 20-30 times, until well-chopped. Add 2 tablespoons of water and puree. Add more water, as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the lid and check the consistency of the ball mixture. You want it to be wet enough to hold together, but dry enough not to stick. Add more water or cacao powder to adjust.
Place the shredded coconut flakes in a small bowl. Portion about 2 teaspoons per ball. Roll between your hands. Place the ball in the coconut flake. Roll around to lightly coat the ball. Repeat with the remaining chocolate ball mixture.
You can roll and dust a few balls at once (about 4 usually works for me). You should get about 12 balls total.
Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days or freeze for longer storage.