Salted Chocolate Brownie Bites

Last weekend I had the pleasure of giving a talk at a local library on how to “Cut The Sugar”. Now if you know me at all, you know that I could talk to a wall for an extended period of time ,especially about anything health related. Well, public speaking is a little different. All eyeballs are on you, it’s impossible to read anyones brain, and it frankly just makes me uneasy for the most part. But I’ve continued to say yes to speaking opportunities as both a challenge and practice.

Maybe it was because sugar is one of my favorite topics to chat about, but I had SO much fun. It was the first time I truly enjoyed giving a talk from start to finish, without any nerves. It definitely helped that the group was incredibly interactive, warm, and receptive. We obviously ended the with these salted chocolate bites of heaven. They only require a handful of ingredients, yet have such an amazing, deep chocolately flavor. But let’s be real, salt + chocolate is truly the best match in all the land (in my opinion).

Salted chocolate brownie bites rolled in coconut shreds on a white plate.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup dates, pitted
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup cacao powder
3 TBSP coconut oil, melted
1/2 TSP salt
1/2 TSP vanilla
1-2 TBSP water

Optional toppings: coconut oil + coconut flakes

TO MAKE:

Combine all ingredients (besides water) in a food processor, until fully mixed.

Add in water, 1 TBSP at a time. The amount you need may vary every time you make these so use your judgement. You want it to be a sticky dough-like consistency.

Throw into the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Roll bites into melted coconut oil and then immediately into coconut flakes.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freezer for longer.