Coconut-Date Truffle Bites

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil 
• 30  dates whole pitted
• 0.7 cup roasted salted
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons cocoa unsweetened
• 0.5 cup coconut or unsweetened flaked

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking paper
• microwave

Directions

1. Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground.
2. Add dates; process until finely ground.
3. Add coconut and next 3 ingredients (through salt); pulse until combined.
4. Scoop about 2 teaspoons cocoa mixture with a spoon, and roll into a ball. Repeat the procedure with remaining cocoa mixture.
5. Place the truffles on a platter lined with parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour.
6. Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute and 20 seconds or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds.
7. Add truffles, stirring gently to coat. Return truffles to platter until the chocolate sets.