A Great Date Idea

Ingredients
2 cups of almonds, or other nut/seed of your choice
1 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut
2 cups soft pitted Medjool dates
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
In a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the almonds and coconut until a crumbly texture is formed.

Add in dates, vanilla sea salt and process again until a sticky, uniform batter is formed (be careful not to over process or the batter will become oily, so process until you have a crumbly but sticky consistency to your batter).

Scoop the dough with a tablespoon and roll between your hands to form balls. Arrange the energy balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, then place in the fridge or freezer to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Side Notes
You can store the balls in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for an even longer shelf life.

For a more gourmet “feel” to the energy balls, you can roll them in cocoa powder before chilling.

You can also include rolled outs into your energy balls if you want more fibre.