Ever since I purchased a food processor about 3 years ago, I've been whipping up Date Balls in every shape, size and flavour... usually with whatever is in my cupboard! These days, its almost as though I have conditioned my roommates to respond with excitement to the motor turning on.
I love making Date Balls because it's such a fun snack to share with the people you love! Today I will give you a recipe and put a * beside the key ingredients that you should always include, the others, well... get CREATIVE! This is the best part, what ever you feel like adding is bound to taste good so don't be shy! Most times I throw in anything that will make it a healthy energy ball like Hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax and spirulina.
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Date Balls
3 cups Medjool dates* (these are the best because they are sticky)
1 cup Almonds*
1 cup Walnuts* (or Pecans)
1/4 cup Buckwheat groats (These add such a nice crunch!)
1/4 cup Dried cranberries
1/4 cup vegan mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup dry coconut shavings (or sesame seeds)
In your food processor add all nuts and grind until they are mostly ground or small pieces. Add the dates 1 cup at a time, until you get the right ratio of nuts to dates. Next add the buckwheat groats, cranberries and chocolate chips, blend until mixed in evenly, about 10 seconds.
Roll into bite sized balls with your hands and then dip in coconut shavings to cover them. Put them in a container in the fridge for an easy grab snack!
Enjoy,
Sarah Mo
