Organic ingredients recommended with spices and veggies from Natural Grocers when possible.
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted pecans/walnuts/sunflower seeds
1/8 cup Coconut Secret Coconut Nectar this is a natural, Low-Glycemic Liquid Sweetener, Agave Syrup Alternative - Organic, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher
3 tbsp (45 mL) filtered water
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1 Whole, fresh vanilla bean. Chop and grind.
3 tsp Sentwali spice mix. Which consists of 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 3 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cardamom.
3 tbsp ground Black sesame seeds, flax, or chia seeds
1 scoop organic protein powder (Orgain vanilla from Costco is great)
1 cup (250 mL) dried, pitted dates
1 cup (250 mL) roasted sesame seeds
Directions:
Add the seeds and nuts, coconut nectar, water, cinnamon, Sentwali spices and vanilla to the food processor bowl.
With the food processor running, gradually add the dates. Process until a thick paste forms, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides halfway through.
Place the sesame seeds into a shallow bowl. Scoop the date mixture into approximately 2-tbsp (30-mL) balls and roll in the sesame to coat. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Refrigerate or freeze to store.
Cook’s tips:
If you don’t have ground cardamom or can’t find it at your grocery store, you can substitute 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of finely ground pepper for a subtle, spicy addition.
Even though dates are solid as pitted, occasionally there are small pits or pieces that are missed during packaging. These hard pieces can damage the food processor blade, so make sure all hard pieces are removed before processing.
Or, try fun colors for the holidays!
