Speculoos Protein Bites

1. In the bowl of a robot coupe, pulse the dates until they are chopped up.
2. Sift the spices (including the matcha) and add in the spices, chia seeds, sliced almonds and vanilla extract.
3. Blend up in the robot coupe until the mixture is well blended.
4. Scoop small scoops of the mixture and roll each scoop into a ball.
5. Temper the Van Leer Forte 49% Dark Chocolate and roll or dip the bites in the tempered chocolate. Immediately toss in the granulated almonds before the chocolate sets.