Cacao, Date & Almond Bliss Bites

Name: Cacao, Date & Almond Bliss Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-14
Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients: 200 g soft Medjool dates, pitted; 100 g almonds (or mixed nuts); 2 tbsp raw cacao powder; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted; 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup; ½ tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground ginger; Pinch of sea salt; Optional: 1 tbsp desiccated coconut or finely chopped dried cranberries for coating

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Cuisine

Christmas

Servings

12-14 Bites

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

115

All the flavour of Christmas chocolates - without the crash. These rich, chewy bliss bites are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, blended with almonds, cacao, warming spices, and a hint of coconut oil. Perfect as a post-meal treat, festive snack, or a thoughtful homemade edible gift.

Ingredients

200 g soft Medjool dates, pitted
100 g almonds (or mixed nuts)
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
1 tsp Honey or maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1 tbsp desiccated coconut or finely chopped dried cranberries for coating

Directions

Add almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add dates, cacao, coconut oil, honey, and spices. Blend until the mixture sticks together.
Roll into small balls and coat in coconut or cranberries if desired.
Chill for 30 minutes to set, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.