I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe yet. Almond date balls are my go-to snack in the summer, because they’re cool and—although they taste like chocolate chip cookies—they’re not that bad for you.

Mmmmmm.....

Almond Date Balls
(adapted from Cheap Healthy Good)

1 cup whole almonds
1 cup date pieces
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt

1. Soak the dates and almonds in cold water for a few hours. Drain.
2. Blend the almonds and dates together until crumbly.
3. In a medium bowl, combine date mix, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup coconut.
4. Put remaining 1/4 cup coconut in a separate bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with coconut.
5. Set balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in freezer until firm.

I was really gratified when they went so fast at class last week!