No-Bake Coconut Almond Snack Balls!

No-Bake Coconut Almond Snack Balls!

I LOVE me some no-bake treats. Almost instant gratification with these bad boys (minus a little chilling time). These have a natural sweetness with dates, but I do add a little agave to mine to make the dough stay together better. They are truly a healthy treat or midday snack when you need a little pick-me-up. 
Enjoy! 

Makes: 20 snack balls
Time: 5-10 minutes, plus 30 mins to chill dough

Ingredients:
1/2 cup almonds
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup toasted coconut*
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 t. vanilla
2 T. ground flaxseed
2 T. melted coconut oil
3 T. Agave or honey

Directions:
1. Get your food processor and a big mixing bowl ready . Toss almonds and oats in food processor and blend under powdery, then place in mixing bowl. 
2. Add dates and just a tiny bit of water (a teaspoon-ish) to food processor and blend until dates are fully combined and mushed together. Then, add to mixing bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and stir, stir, stir until everything is combined.
4. Let chill in freezer for up to 30 minutes to allow dough to harden (makes it MUCH easier to roll into balls).
5. Once chilled, scoop spoonfuls and roll into balls...then enjoy your healthy snack!

*To toast shredded or powdered coconut, preheat oven to 300F, spread coconut evenly on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Take out and use a spatula to mix the coconut around. Bake for 3-4 minutes longer, checking frequently to make sure it doesn't get too brown! Let cool.

YUM!