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Grain Free - Paleo Chocolate Date Balls

  
When I figured out that refined sugar bothered me, I took out alot of sweeteners. Maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar and agave syrup were better but I still got a little sick. Dates were the only thing at first that did not make me sick. I made these all the time! They carried me through that time. Now I can handle maple syrup in small amounts and a little honey and coconut sugar. 

I still make these often, they are so good! I always have a hard time not eating a bunch at a time. 

Grain Free - Paleo Chocolate Date Balls 

Ingredients 
1 lb of non-pitted dates 
1 C of very fine shredded coconut 
little over 1/2 C. walnuts 
1/2 C. Almonds  
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 tsp salt 
1/3 C. of cocoa 
3 Tbsp chia seeds 
1/4 C. cacao nibs 

Instructions 
Slice dates down the center and remove the pit. 
Add the dates, nuts, and coconut and coconut oil in a food processor and pulse till dates and nuts are broken up in small pieces. 
Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse till all combined.
Roll into tablespoon sized balls, and store in a airtight container or plastic bag. 
I freeze mine and take out a little at a time to thaw.


Enjoy!

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