These chocolaty cacao and sea salt dates are sure to be the talk of the party! 

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup raw creamy almond butter
• (unsalted and unsweetened)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup super fine blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
• ½ cup Cacao + Sea Salt Daily Crunch chopped finely
• for inside the mixture
• 1 cup vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips
• Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped almonds, crispy rice cereal, and salt.
4. Add the almond mixture to the melted chocolate and stir until well combined.
5. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Let the chocolate bites cool at room temperature until hardened.
7. Serve and enjoy!