Vegan Cookie Dough Bites (No Bake Gluten-free)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 12 dates
• 1 tbsp brown sugar for sweeter and texture,, optional
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Steps

1. Process the cashews, coconut and salt to a fine, even meal. Continue for 2-3 minutes so the cashews break down well and begin turning buttery.
2. Add the dates, sugar and vanilla and process until the dates break down evenly. Depending on the dates, this may take 1-2 mins.
3. Add the almond flour and process to fat, doughy crumbs or a somewhat doughy mixture. Put it in a bowl, then mix in the chocolate chips.
4. Shape balls with a scoop or your hands. If the dates were dry, mix in sprinkles of oil or non-dairy milk/water. Press the mixture between your hands to see whether a ball forms, then make scoops with a scoop or roll between your hands. Keep on the counter for 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.