Chocolate Chia & Almond Bites
Makes 8 servings (2 bites each)

INGREDIENTS
12 medjool dates, pitted
4-5 Tablespoons water
4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup raw almonds and 2 Tablespoons finely chopped raw almonds
3 Tablespoons chia seeds, split

DIRECTIONS

1. In food processor or blender puree dates and water until a sticky paste/ball forms.
2. Pulse in cocoa powder, 1/2 cup almonds and 2 Tablespoons chia seeds until solid dough forms.
3. With small scoop, form mixture into 16 Tablespoon-sized balls.
4. Refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to set.
5. Mix together 2 Tablespoons finely chopped almonds and 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds. Roll each ball into mixture to lightly coat. Serve or refrigerate for up to 7 days.

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Nutrition Facts Serv. size 2 bites (49g) Servings 8 Calories 156   Fat Cal. 65   *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving %DV* Total Fat 7g 10% Total Carb. 23g 8%   Sat. Fat 1g 4%   Fiber 6g 20%   Trans Fats 0g     Sugars 16g   Cholest. 0mg 0% Protein 4g   Sodium 2mg 0%       Vitamin A 0% Vit. C 0% Calcium 8% Iron 8%