Peppermint Mocha Bites

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup Hemp Hearts
• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. espresso powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
• 3 candy canes, crushed (optional “ for rolling the bites in)

Directions

1. Add the almonds to a food processor and blend until they are finely ground but not turned into a flour.
2. Put the Hemp Hearts and dates in and blend until it forms a sticky dough.
3. Add the cocoa, espresso powder, vanilla and peppermint extract and blend to combine. Then add in the chocolate chips and pulse a few times so they are mixed in.
4. Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons and roll into balls. You can roll the balls in the crushed candy canes or Hemp Hearts if desired.
5. Store extra bites in the fridge in an airtight container.