Step 1: Toss the almonds into your food processor. Pulse until they're roughly chopped but not turned into flour. You want some texture.

Step 2: Add the dates, half cup of coconut, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Process until everything sticks together when you pinch it. This takes about 30 seconds.

Step 3: If you're adding chia seeds, pulse them in now. They add a nice nutritional boost.

Step 4: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Slightly wet hands make this easier.

Step 5: Roll each ball in the extra shredded coconut until coated. This sugar-free snack looks so pretty with that coconut coating.

Step 6: Pop them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.