Almond-Date Balls with Carob and Coconut
These raw treats owe their gentle sweetness and rich flavor to dates.
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These raw treats owe their gentle sweetness and rich flavor to dates.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (18–20 dates)
- 1 1/2 cups whole raw almonds (7 oz.)
- 2 Tbs. carob powder
- 1 1/3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (3 oz.), divided
- 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
Preparation
1. Place dates in small bowl, and cover with 3/4 cup boiling water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain.
2. Process almonds, carob powder, and 1 cup coconut in food processor until finely chopped. Add drained dates and vanilla. Process until dates are chopped and mixture clumps together.
3. Roll mixture into tablespoon-size balls. Spread remaining 1/3 cup coconut on plate. Wet hands with cool water, then roll balls between damp palms before rolling in coconut. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 165
- Carbohydrate Content 14 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 3 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g