Natural Date-and-Almond Energy Balls
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: The Associated Press- Meera Sodha
Categories: Appetizers- Snacks
Ingredients
- 10 oz. dates, pits removed
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 oz. finely chopped almonds, plus more for coating
Directions
- Put the pitted date4s into a food processor along with coconut oil, cinnamon and coconut. Pulse to finely chop.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; add the chopped almonds and knead into dough. If it’s a bit sticky, rub a teaspoon of coconut oil onto your hands.
- Once kneaded, pinch off a piece the size of a marshmallow and roll into a ball between your palms and then roll around in the ground almonds to coat.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
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makes about 20 balls