Date Nut Coconut Balls
Step 1:
1 T. ground chia seeds
1 T. ground flax seeds
8 medjool dates, pitted and pureed
Step 2:
3 T. honey
1 c. unsalted raw crunch almond butter (from Trader Joe's)
Step 3:
1/2 c. chopped almonds (soaked overnight and drained first)
6 whole wheat crackers, crushed (Ak Mak) - optional for a stiffer ball
1 scoop pea protein (Love & Peas from Nature Sunshine)
1 T. unsweetened cocoa
1-2 dashes stevia
Step 4:
1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
Using a high powered blender, grind flax and chia seed. Puree dates. Combine all the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients (except the coconut) and combine. Place the coconut in a bowl. Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls, roll in the coconut, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer, separating with wax of parchment paper.
