If your dates seem at all dry, add to a bowl and soak with water to make processing easier.

Otherwise, add the pitted dates, almond butter, salt, vanilla and coconut milk to a food processor.

Process until you get a thick paste with no visible date pieces left. It may take a bit to process depending on your food processor.

Scoop into about 1 inch balls and roll with your hands, slightly dampening if too sticky, then place on parchment paper.

Stick in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a glass bowl or small pan, set in another pan with water, and heat to melt.

Take each caramel ball and roll in the melted chocolate, then place back on parchment paper and top with salt flakes.

Add back to the freezer for about 15 minutes and enjoy!