Coco-almond Bliss Balls
Ingriedients
100 gm pitted Medjool dates soaked in 1⁄2 cup filtered water until soft
1⁄2 cup oats
3⁄4 cup almond flour (or other nut flour) - sub for seeds
1.5 tbsp cocoa powder - optional
2 tbsp almond butter - sub for seed butter for nut-free
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp shredded desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Preparation
Wash your hands.
Drain the dates and set the water aside.
Place the coconut in the small bowl and set aside.
Add everything except coconut and date water to the food processor. Pulse till just combined.
You may need to use the spatula to scrape the sides. Add a tiny drizzle of date water if the mixture does not come together. Don't make the mixture too wet.
Wearing gloves, scoop out a tablespoon of mixture and toll into a ball. Roll the ball in the coconut. Repeat for the entire batch.
May be stored in a refrigerator for 5 days (if you don't eat them all first).
About the Author - Green Food Experience
This recipe comes from the Green Food Experience (GFE) book, which guides students in preparing simple, delicious dishes for campus events. Through PAN’s GFE grant, medical students worldwide can access free plant-based food for their events, making nutrition-focused learning more accessible, engaging, and community-driven.
