Vegan Coconut Date Balls
This vanilla coconut bliss ball is a perfect healthy sweet treat to have on hand ! Naturally sweetened with dates, they are perfect as a snack or dessert .
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup rolled/quick oats ( use gluten-free if necessary )
- 1 cup dates
- ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp water / plant based milk
Instructions
- Start by soaking your dates in hot water for at least 20 minutes to soften them. Pit them and set aside.
- In a food processor / high speed blender, blend together rolled oats and cashews until fine powder forms.
- Place in the rest of the ingredients, including the dates together with 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. You might need to add more water to achieve a sticky dough consistency, a tablespoon at a time.
- Portion out a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat until the dough is all used up.
- Let them chill in the freezer for 30 minutes and serve them up !
Notes
- Bliss balls can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Sweetened desiccated coconut can be used in place of unsweetened.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal
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