In a food processor add the pitted dates and run the machine until a paste forms. *If you don't have a food processor, add the dates to a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water and cook over medium heat, mixing every couple of minutes until the dates break down to a paste. Add more water as needed as to not burn the dates -- should still be pretty thick.

Remove the paste and place in a medium size bowl. I like to use cooled date paste -- it sticks together better.

In the same processor (no need to clean) add the nuts and pulse a couple of times until the nuts are broken up (you want these a little chunky) If you do not have a food processor chop the nuts with a knife.

Add the chopped nuts to the same bowl as the date paste and mix until the date paste is coated in nuts. If you grab a handful the mixture should stick together. If it isn't working well, stick the mixture into the fridge for one hour to set.

Grab 2 tablespoons full of the mixture and roll into balls.

In a double boiler (bowl over warm water) melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil.

Once melted roll each ball (one at a time) in the chocolate mixture to coat.

Remove the ball with a fork and tap off the excess chocolate.

Place the balls on a lined plate or pan.

Allow the chocolate to set (on the counter or in the fridge).

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.