Earth Balls

(No bake, gluten free, optionally nut free)

Yield: 18 – 22 Earth Balls

Ingredients:

1 – 1 ½ c pitted Medjool dates (10 – 15 large dates)

½ c tahini (or other seed or nut butter)

½ c unsweetened cocoa powder

2 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

If your dates are very firm, soak in hot water for 10 – 15 minutes (after pits have been removed) to soften.

In food processor or blender, combine dates, tahini, cocoa powder and maple syrup. Stop food processor

to scrape sides if necessary and blend until all ingredients are mixed well.

Pinch 1 – ½ Tbsp of dough and roll into balls. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 15 – 20 minutes before

serving for slightly firmer earth ball. Store in the refridgerator or freezer.

Optional mix-ins: goji berries, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, almonds, walnut or pecan pieces

Optional coating: roll in cocoa powder, chopped almonds, walnuts, shredded coconut

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