Place dates in a small glass bowl with just enough water to cover and then microwave for 30 seconds just to soften.
Drain the dates, but retain the water to the side.
Add the dates, pecans, cacao powder, hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut flakes and oil to a high speed blender or food processor and mix on high until well combined. If the mixture is too crumbly, you can add some of the retained date water, 1 TSP at a time.
Scoop about a tablespoon at a time and roll between hands to form a small ball/bite.
Store in refrigerator for up to a week or enjoy right away!
Recipe by barre.eat.repeat at https://barreeatrepeat.com/2018/04/04/emotional-contagion-chocolate-coconut-energy-bite/