Date Rolls In Honey Syrup Food

DATE ENERGY BALLS

Steps:

• Place the oatmeal and coconut in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until finely ground.
• Add the cocoa powder, dates, sunflower seeds, and maple syrup and pulse to combine until the mixture comes together in a sort of dough. Add a few more drops of maple syrup if it's not quite coming together, and pulse again.
• Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and roll in the chopped pretzels if desired.

COCONUT DATE BALLS

Steps:

• Pit the medjool dates and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes until they soften
• Place the pitted dates and pecans in the bowl of a large food processor. Blend on high until a thick "dough" is formed and the mixture feels sticky.
• Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. If you have time you can let them set in the fridge for 5 minutes.
• Roll the energy bites into desiccated or shredded coconut pressing gently so they adhere. Makes about 12-14 bites.

DATE ROLLS IN HONEY SYRUP

Steps:

• Follow the recipe for Almond Pastries in Honey Syrup (see page 127), but use the following filling.
• Use a moist variety of dates such as the Tunisian Deglet Nour or the Californian varieties. You will need about 1 1/3 pounds once they have been pitted. Blend them in the food processor, adding a little water, if necessary, by the tablespoon, to achieve a soft paste.