Almond Buckeyes

Almond Buckeyes

photo by recipe author

Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

• 10 pitted dates
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut butter (also known as coconut cream concentrate)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

In a food processor or blender, puree dates, almond butter and coconut butter until smooth.

In a small pan, melt coconut oil. Pour oil and cocoa powder into a bowl and stir until smooth.

Form almond mixture into small, 1″ balls. Dip one side of each ball into chocolate mixture. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving. Store in a sealed container in fridge.

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