HEALTHY sweets from simple ingredients! Gluten Free, Sugar Free Recipe!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: puffed rice

Seeds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.

Drain dates and place in a food processor.

Add nuts, coconut flakes, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor.

Blend until the mixture is sticky and well combined.

If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls.

Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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