Ode to the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie: A Tasty (and Healthy) Snack Recipe

I saw something similar to this as an alternative to eating chocolates and it is surprisingly delicious. I played around with some recipe ideas online and adapted my own version. It reminds me of eating the gooey top of a Samoa (a.k.a. Caramel Delight) and I have yet to find someone who doesn't like them. Here's my recipe:

1 cup pitted medjool dates (~12 of them)
3/4 cup almonds
3/4 cup dried coconut flakes, unsweetened if possible

several tablespoons ground flax seed -or-
unsweetened cocoa powder

Combine the almonds and coconut in a food processor until they are minced. Then add the dates and blend. After a few minutes it should become more like a paste and chunk up on the side of the bowl. If it still doesn't do this after 5 minutes, add 1-3 more dates. Remove from food processor and transfer into a bowl. If needed, use your hands to fully mix. Then roll into 1" balls and set onto a piece of wax paper. I like to use a cookie scoop for this because it works a lot faster. Roll the balls into the ground flax or cocoa powder to finish. Let them set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Then enjoy!