If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain completely before starting.

Place the pitted dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky paste.

Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, rolled oats, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the food processor.

Process continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough. If it's too dry, add a teaspoon of warm water.

Add the sliced almonds and pulse 3-4 times just to fold them in without completely pulverizing them.

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll firmly between your palms to form smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined plate.

Chill the bites in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.

Drizzle the melted chocolate generously over the chilled energy bites. Chill for another 10 minutes to set the chocolate.