Recipe adapted by The Detoxinista
http://detoxinista.com/2013/09/date-energy-balls-vegan-paleo/
It's definitely been a while since I shared a recipe with you, but I promise, these little gems are well worth the wait! Filled with dietary fiber rich dates, packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids from the coconut and heart healthy oats these energy balls will give you the fuel you crave. They taste like a chocolate turtle timbit but they require no added sugar and come together within 10 minutes. They're the perfect snack to grab on the go and make a great travel companion on your next hike!
Recipe (makes approx 18 balls)
Ingredients
* 1 cup raw pecans
* 1 cup unsweetended shredded coconut
* 1 cup rolled oats
* 2 tbl spoons coconut oil
* 2 cups soft pitted dates
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* 1 tsp sea salt
* 1/2 cup carob chips (or dark chocolate chips)
Directions
In a food processor, combine pecans and shredded coconut until a crumbly mixture is formed (be sure not to over proess or the batter will become too oily). Add in rolled oats, coconut oil, dates, vanilla extract, and sea salt and process for about a minute until an even batter is formed. Add in carob chips and process an additional 30 seconds to get them mixed into the batter.
Take batter and form it into timbit sized balls (I found the batter to be quite crumbly so you will have to squish it together firmly). Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put your pan in the freezer for 1 hour to set. Once they've set, place them in a sealed container and store in either the fridge or freezer, Enjoy!
