Nutty Cocoa Power Balls

1.Place the almonds and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground.

2.Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, pitted dates, chia seeds, flaxseeds, almond butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor.

3.Process the mixture until it becomes a sticky dough. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure everything is well combined.

4.Once the mixture is well combined and sticky, use your hands to roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

5.If desired, roll each ball in unsweetened shredded coconut to coat the outside.

6.Place the finished power balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7.Refrigerate the power balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.

8.Store the Nutty Cocoa Power Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.