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Date and coconut balls

Photo by Babiche Martens

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If you are anything like me, come 3.30pm you need something to munch on. These nutty balls are just the thing. They will boost your energy level enough to get you through the rest of the day and they make for a healthier alternative than a trek to the snack machine. Makes 10.

Ingredients

½ cup	Dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
½ cup	Shredded coconut
½ cup	Rolled oats
½ cup	Almonds
½ cup	Sunflower seeds
¼ cup	Craisins, or apricots
1 Tbsp	Chia seeds, optional
1 Tbsp	Runny honey
1 Tbsp	Tahini
2 Tbsp	Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Place drained dates, coconut, oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, craisins, chia seeds, honey and tahini in a food processor.
Pulse until well combined and starting to stick together. Roll into golf-sized balls.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Comments

STEPHANIE61
added 382 days ago
These are great. I use a few pieces of crystalised ginger instead of chia seeds, and also replaced tahihi with peanut butter - works well. I store them in the fridge.
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Timbev
added 1554 days ago
Quick to make and tasted awesome! Can see these will be a good pick-me-up to get through the afternoon slog at work. Tip: you can buy a lot of these ingredients cheaper at bulk bin/asian food stores...
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