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Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies is for Dessert, Snack.

Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies takes 5 minutes to cook.

Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies makes 24 servings.

The ingredients for Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies are:

1 1/2 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
3/4 cup dates, pitted
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
up to 1/4 cup water, divided
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Here is how you make Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies:

Place dates, almonds, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla and 1 Tbsp of water in a food processorPulse on/off for several rounds, approximately 30 seconds.Pulse on/off for longer intervals for about a minute until mixture is mixed enough that it begins to stick together. (If it remains loose and unpacked, added water a little at a time between pulses to moisten.)When thoroughly combined and "sticky," remove from processor. Roll into 1-inch balls and then roll through unsweetened coconut.Serve.Refrigerate for a week.Serving Size:?Makes 24 1-inch balls

The nutritional information for Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 24
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 76.1

• Total Fat: 5.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 20.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 2.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Coach Nicole's Cocoa-Nut Buddies is Sugar Free