One of my favorite snacks are Coconut Date Balls. They are sweet, delicious, and super easy to make. They make a quick pick me up between breakfast and lunch, and are a prefect snack to add to packed lunches.

Did you know dates are good for you too? According to Dr. Axe's website they decrease cholesterol, help constipation, boost energy naturally, reduce triglyceride levels, boost bone health, and are a natural alternative for sweetner. They are also loaded with vitamins. Check out his article here.

These date balls are so easy; they will be your new favorite too.


Here is what you will need:

Food Processor
1 cup organic medjool dates (with the seed removed)
1 cup organic unsweetened shredded coconut

Instruction:

Remove seeds from dates. This is real simple just slice in half and remove seed. Add 1 cup of dates with the seeds removed to the food processor.  Process on low till it looks crumbly. Add 3/4 cup of shredded coconut to food processor.  Continue to process until it looks like a dough ball. Add remaining shredded coconut to a plate. Remove enough dough to make a one inch size ball. Roll into a ball and roll into remaining coconut. Continue until you run out of dough.

Eat and enjoy! This is a snack that I can give my kids that they love, and it is good for them. I love packing them in their lunch with these bright silicone mini muffin liners. They are great for separating snacks and make their lunch look fun!

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They do get harder in the refrigerator, but if you let them set out for 5 or 10 minutes they will return soft.

Let me know if you love them too!

Blessings,
Bridget