Team Graham (Roslyn's Energy) Brownie Bites

Here’s the easy recipe:

· 1 C almonds

· 1 C pitted large dates

· 2 T natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)

· 2 T cacao powder

· 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp powdered vanilla

The process:

1. Put the almonds into a food processor and blend to your liking. I prefer them to be little bits, but if you prefer a finer ground – that works too. Dump the blended nuts into a bowl and set aside.

2. Add the dates to the processor. It will take several minutes to blend them till they’re a smooth paste. They’ll break apart, form a ball, and finally settle into a thick spread. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor a few times.

3. Add the nuts back into the processor with the dates then add the remaining ingredients. Process till everything is blended together and the mixture easily squishes into a ball in your hand when squeezed. If it’s too dry, you can add a tablespoon of water to bring it all together.

4. Form about 20 bite-sized balls and store in the freezer.

These are so versatile, and you can change up the ingredients for whatever you like! Consider unsweetened coconut, chia seeds, diced dried fruits or almond extract.

I used dried coconut, pears, goji berries, mango, kiwi and almonds to turn these into friendly goblins! Fun, delicious and healthy!