Find Medjool dates if you can. But any kind will do -- just make sure you check for pits!
You can use your favorite kind of nut -- I typically use pecans or almonds, but you can use walnuts, pistachios, or whatever sounds good.
The cacao powder I used in this recipe is a ridiculously expensive
blend of cacao and a number of super foods. But regular unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder work just as well.
Most grocery stores have hemp seeds or hemp hearts, typically in the health food section. You can find them
online as well.
I had just made a batch of toasted cashew butter - so used that in this batch. But you can easily swap for creamy peanut butter or almond butter.