OMG, Peanut Butter and Chocolate! The most divine combination. Gooey, chocolaty, melt-in-your-mouth smooth, and oh-so yummy! These are so easy to make and require no baking. Just a few simple ingredients and you are done. So, if last-minute guests announce  themselves or you get a longing for a bit of chocolate……look no further!

 

Makes 12 -16 balls

Prep time: 20 minutes    Cook time: 0

Ingredients

 1cup chunky peanut butter

1cup soft medjool dates, pitted

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup sliced almonds

½ tsp. vanilla extract, alcohol-free

¼ tsp. cinnamon

Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes for finishing

Directions

•  Line work space with parchment paper or silpat mat
• Add sliced almonds to a food processor and pulse a few times to break down almonds into smaller pieces, remove
• Add dates to food processor and pulse until fairly smooth, scrape down sides.
• Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, raisins, almonds, cinnamon and vanilla.
• Pulse until a ball forms.
• Scape mixture onto parchment paper and knead into a ball. Divide ball into 4 segments.
• Break off small pieces and roll into small balls.
• Makes about 12 to 16 balls depending on size
• Spread a small amount of coconut flakes onto your workspace and roll balls around until lightly coated.
• Let set in refrigerator approx. 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

• Chunky almond butter would work well in this recipe instead of peanut butter.
• If dates seem to dry, soak them for about 30 minutes in water. Drain and add to recipe.
• I keep a box of latex-free gloves in my kitchen and wear a pair for this recipe.