Date & Apricot Balls

Serves: 20 Balls

Source: Clean Eating, Healthy to Go, 2017

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup dried apricots
  • 2 cups of pitted dates
  • 1 cup of rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/4 unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

  1. Place apricots in a heat proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
  2. In a food processor, process dates and apricots for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl if necessary. Add oats and almond butter and pulse 4 to 5 times. Form into 1 inch balls (about 1 1/4 teaspoon per ball). Place coconut in a small bowl and roll balls in coconut.
  3. Store in an air tight container at room temperature for 3 days. Refrigerate or freeze for longer term storage.