Author Notes: I am always on the lookout for wholesome and nutritious treats, this recipe is the perfect healthy snack and not too sweet. Fun recipe to make with children. —Janice Pawlik
Makes: 36
Ingredients
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1
cup Dates
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1/2
cup Walnuts
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1/2
cup Almonds or Cashews
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1/4
cup Shredded Coconut
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1/4
cup Oats or Quinoa Flakes
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1
tablespoon Chia Seeds
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1
tablespoon Flax Meal*
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1
tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
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1
teaspoon Cinnamon
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1
cup Shredded Coconut
Directions
- Soak dates in hot water for few minutes, drain, set aside and keep liquid.
- Pulse nuts until fine in food processor and add remaining ingredients and dates. Mixture should be moist and hold together, if too dry add date liquid a little at a time. Mixture should not be too wet, it will clump together in processor when ready.
- Shape into walnut sized balls and roll in shredded coconut, I use unsweetened but your preference for sweetness.
- Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in freezer. Approximately an hour or longer. Transfer into an airtight tin or container and keep in refrigerator or freezer – stores up to two weeks, if they don’t get eaten up!
- * 1 tablespoon of cocoa may be substituted for flax-meal if desired.
Photo by Janice Pawlik