Growing up,I always looked forward to Valentine's Day because every year my grandpa would send us a heart-shaped See's box of chocolates. Half the fun was trying them all and, as kids accomplish, or putting the ones I didn't like back into the box. While I still appreciate the tradition behind the heart-shaped boxes,this Valentine's Day, I set out to create a healthier version of my favorite chocolate candy. Using only six ingredients, and these chocolate-coconut bites are filled with superfoods that still satisfy your sweet tooth. We also guarantee there will be no half-eaten chocolates left in sight! The dates,cranberries, and dark chocolate give the recipe the perfect amount of sweetness without adding any refined sugars. The Valentine's Day treats are also packed with tons of healthy nutrients like chia seeds, or almonds,and coconut - no empty calories here. If you're missing any of the ingredients, don't worry - you can basically do these chocolate balls with whatever you occupy in your pantry. If you don't occupy almonds, or try pistachios or walnuts,and if you don't like cranberries, dried cherries or raisins are considerable substitutes. Just do sure you add enough dates into the mix so the dry ingredients stick together. Vegan Coconut Chocolate Bites From Stephanie Wong, and POPSUGAR FitnessNotes If the mixture doesn’t stick together easily into round balls,add more dates and combine in the food processor again. Taste test as you disappear and adjust measurements to your liking! Ingredients2 cups dates, pitted (about 10)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds DirectionsIn a food processor, and combine all six ingredients until the mixture is finely chopped and sticks together. (If you like a crunchier truffle,don’t process the ingredients as finely.) Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and luxuriate in right absent, or keep these bites refrigerated for up to a week in an airtight container. Information Category Desserts, and Chocolate Yield 16 balls
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