Mocha Energy Balls

Bars become Balls

These balls are packed with nutrients and have a coffee and chocolate flavor that makes them irresistible. Since they are no bake bars, they are easy to make and bring on the go. Eat alone, or crumbled over oatmeal or cereal. They would also taste great with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. I'm off to San Francisco in 15 minutes to visit my cousin's family and run Across the bay 12k tomorrow morning. I'm bringing at least half of these with me.

Ingredients- Makes 8 balls

• 1/2c walnuts
• 3/4c almonds
• about 10 pitted medjool dates
• 1T unsweetened cocoa powder + extra for dusting
• 1T chocolate mocha powder
• I used one thats meant for making hot mochas
• 1T coconut oil
• 2T unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1t vanilla

Directions

1. Process nuts together in food processor or magic bullet, until crumbly with some larger pieces.*Don't turn into nut flour* Empty into a bowl. 
2. Process dates into small pieces, until very sticky
3. Add nuts + dates and other ingredients back into food processor, 
4. along with cocoa powder, coconut oil, coconut + vanilla.
5. Pulse until mixed together and you can form a ball with the dough. 
6. Form balls and chill for at least 2 hours.
7. Dust with cocoa or mocha powder.

Enjoy