Chocolate Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup unroasted cashew nuts
• 10-12 pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 10 mins and drained)
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Pinch salt
• Desiccated coconut (optional)

Preparation

1. Place cashew nuts in a food processor and pulse into a fine meal
2. Add remaining ingredients and pulse again until well combined
3. Roll about 1/2 tbsp of the mixture into a ball with your hands and roll in to the desiccated coconut (if using)
4. Chill for at least 1 hour until ready to eat