Dessert - No Bake Chocolate Bites

By BlueSchmoo

for a baked version of these see: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/12/13/hot-chocolate-cookies-2/

Ingredients

• 1 cup spelt flour or all-purpose (
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (or hot cocoa mix)
• packed 1/4 cup pitted dates (if dates are stiff, soak in hot water for a few minutes to soften)
• scant 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3-4 T unrefined coconut oil

Details

Adapted from mouthwateringfoods.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, blend first five ingredients until dates are finely pulverized. In a separate bowl, combine vanilla, oil, and 1/4 c of the chocolate chips, melted in a microwave (try 30 seconds, then stir).

2. Pour the dry ingredients, as well as the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips, into the wet. Stir until evenly mixed, making sure to break up any big clumps. It’ll seem dry at first, but keep stirring until it all looks dark and shiny. Your dough might be a little drier if you use other dates. It’s ok: just add a tiny bit more oil to compensate.

3. Shape into dough balls and freeze for a t least 10 minutes