Chocolate Bliss Balls

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces almond butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 pitted dates
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/2 tablespoon reishi powder
• 1 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients: Add almond butter, maple syrup, dates, cacao powder, reishi powder, maca powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a food processor or blender.
2. Pulse until combined: Pulse for 3-5 minutes, stopping occasionally to help ingredients come together in the center of the blender.
3. Form balls: Roll the mixture into balls.
4. Optional toppings: Roll balls in your choice of coconut flakes, cacao powder, cacao nibs, or turmeric.
5. Refrigerate: Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped walnuts or almonds, dried cranberries or cherries, or ground cinnamon.
• For a sweeter taste: Add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
• For a spicier kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.

Enjoy your delicious Energy Bites!