Dark Chocolate Hemp Energy Bites

Add packed pitted dates (1 cup) to a food processor and pulse until small pieces remain or a ball forms. Scoop out and set aside.

Add raw walnuts (2 cups) to the food processor and pulse into a fine meal. Then add cacao powder (6 tbsp), hemp seeds (3 tbsp), and sea salt (0.25 tsp). Pulse a few more times to combine. Do not overmix or the walnuts will turn into butter.

Add the dates back in along with creamy almond butter (3 tbsp) and melted coconut oil (1 tbsp) (optional). Mix to combine. The result should be a moist dough-like mixture. If too wet, add a bit more [cacao powder] or [hemp seeds].

Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Scoop out rounded tablespoon amounts and form into balls. The dough will be somewhat fragile, so use the warmth of your hands to gently form them. There should be about 20 energy bites total. Start 10m timer

Roll in extra [hemp seeds] or [cacao powder] (optional). For a fudgy, sticky outer texture, roll in [cacao powder]. For less sticky bites, use [hemp seeds].

Store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.