Healthy Caramel Truffles

These little treats come together so quick and easy! Using dates and nut butter, these pack a hunger crushing punch as well as some (often much needed) energy.

Ingredients:

• 5 large pitted mejdol dates

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons almond butter

• 3 tablespoons almond flour

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1/2 c dark chocolate

Directions:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, add 1 cup water and dates

2. microwave for 2 minutes

3. with a fork or a pair of tongs, remove each date and place into a food processor

4. add almond butter, coconut oil and almond flour to the food processor

5. pulse until a smooth mixture forms

6. add salt and process again

7. scoop out 1/2 tablespoon size balls and lightly flatten them onto wax paper

8. place into freezer for 5 minutes to cool

9. melt chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil until smooth

10. dip each caramel and place back onto sheet of wax paper

11. chill or let sit until chocolate sets