Date Caramel Crispy Bites

-1 Pulse the dates, almond butter, pinch of salt and plant-based milk in your blender for about 1 minute to chop up the dates.
-1 Add in the water by the tablespoon and continue blending until the mixture smoothens, making sure to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. It should take about 2 minutes. 
-1 Once the texture reaches a thick, smooth paste transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
-1 Pour in the crispy rice cereal and mix well until evenly incorporated. 
-1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a two tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto the parchment lined tray. If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can wet your hands and roll the bites by hand. 
-1 Once all of the batter is scooped out, freeze the bites for 40 minutes.
-1 Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30 second increments in the microwave until smooth. 
-1 Dip each bite into the melted chocolate and place it back on the sheet pan. Top with flakey sea salt and freeze for an additional 20 minutes to harden. 
-1 Keep stored in freezer for up to 3 months.