With their healthy fats and proteins, these high fiber, no refined sugar treats will help with afternoon energy slumps.
1 | Place pitted dates in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak until soft, about 15 minutes. |
2 | Remove dates, reserving the soaking liquid, and chop them up until a soft paste forms. |
3 | Place date mixture in a bowl and stir in nut butter, vanilla, salt, and 2 to 3 teaspoons of the reserved soaking liquid. Mix until well combined. |
4 | While dates are soaking chop nuts until they are about the size of a grain of rice. Place them in another bowl. |
5 | Add ground flax and stir to combine. Add date mixture to the chopped nuts and mix well. Fold in raisins. |
6 | Make balls by rolling about 1 teaspoon of the mixture with your hands. They are ready to eat right away or if you like them firmer, place balls on a cookie sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about a half hour. |
7 | Roll in shredded coconut or toasted sesame seeds if desired. |
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