Espresso Energy Bites. Raw, Vegan and Gluten-Free

2 Cups Medjool pitted dates

1/4 Cup freshly brewed espresso (to soak dates)

1 Tsp vanilla

2 Cups walnuts, finely chopped

1 Dash salt

1 Tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp raw cocoa powder

Coating:

3 Tbsp raw cocoa powder

1 Tbsp freshly ground espresso beans

Soak the dates in hot freshly brewed espresso for 30 minutes.

While the dates are soaking, combine the walnuts, cocoa, salt and cinnamon in a food processor.

Remove the dry mixed ingredients from the processor and then process the dates and vanilla to form a paste.

Return the dry mix to the processor and combine with the date paste.

Remove and freeze for 1 hour.

Finally, form your mixture into balls and roll them in the raw cocoa powder mixed with freshly ground espresso beans.