Soak your dates in 1 cup of hot water and let sit for 10 minutes or until they are soft enough to remove the pit by hand.

Drain the water then remove the pits.

Add your cashews to a high speed blender or food processor and pulse until fine, but not overly processed because that will create butter.

Add in the dates, cacao powder, vanilla and sea salt, then continue to pulse until the mixture is sticky and forms into a ball; Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with your spatula to make sure all of the ingredients are well incorporated.

Scoop the mixture by heaping Tablespoons (I used a cookie scoop) and roll between your hands to form 1-inch balls as shown.

If desired, roll the balls in cocoa powder to coat on all sides.

Place your brownie balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.

Serve and Enjoy!

Store (sealed well) in the fridge for up to 10 days or the freezer for 2 months.