Ingredients
½ cup almonds
½ cup nut butter or tahini
½ cup Medjool dates (about 8 to 10)
¼ cup maca powder
2 tablespoons cacao powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
Directions
Place the almonds in a food processor and process until finely ground.
Add the remaining ingredients and process until the mixture starts holding together as a mass. If it doesn’t do so after a minute or two of processing (for this depends on how moist the dates are and the density of the nut butter), add just a little water, not more than a tablespoon at a time.
Roll into 1-inch balls. Put a small amount of extra coconut on a small plate. Roll the balls in the coconut to coat.
Arrange on another small plate and refrigerate for about an hour, then enjoy!
Notes
These no-bake macaroons are filled with all sorts of nutrient-dense goodies, including nuts, nut butter, dates, and of course, coconut. Not to mention a nice dose of maca powder, which not only lends its malty flavor, but its energy-boosting benefits.