Monday, July 14, 2014

Carob Cocoa Date Balls

This recipe is courtesy of my beautiful friend Shella Ella - check out these balls!

A tray of golf ball sized carob cocoa date balls, lined up in rows of alternating coats of flavors: coconut, cocoa powder.

 Ingredients:

 2 cups dates pitted and chopped 
1 cup shredded coconut 
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup carob powder 
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
Pinch of cinnamon or other favorite spice
Optional: cashew pieces

Directions: 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix together.
  2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until mixture is like a thick sticky blob.
  3.  Roll into small balls, and then roll into either cocoa powder or coconut or whatever you like.
  4. Put in freezer for 1 hour.