Place raw walnuts in a food processor equipped with an S-blade and pulse until finely ground into a meal texture.

Add the cocoa powder and sea salt to the processor and pulse 3 times to incorporate.

Add the pitted Medjool dates and vanilla extract to the mixture.

Process on high speed until the ingredients form a cohesive, sticky dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Test the consistency by pressing a small amount between fingers; if too crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time and pulse until it adheres.

Portion the dough into 1-tablespoon increments and roll between palms to form spherical bites.

Place bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm before serving.