A Sweet (Plant-Based) Treat Recipe

Not every night is date night at my house but last night I decided it was.  Medjool Date night, that is.  🙂  All jokes aside…last night I was thinking about YOU, my loyal friends, and I was thinking about how much temptation there is this time of year to indulge in a sweet treat.  So, I decided if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.  Have a sweet treat!  Just make it a healthy treat like these amazing Simple Healthy Christmas Nut and Seed Balls.  (Don’t forget that portion control is important even though these are healthy, 2 or 3 will do ya!)

Keep reading for the full plant-based recipe!

Simple Healthy Christmas Nut and Seed Balls

2 cups gluten free rolled oats

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup pepitos (raw organic pumpkin seeds)

3/4 cup hemp seeds

1/2 cup goji berries (soak for 5 minutes in warm water – then drain)

1/3 – 1/4 cup of organic ground coffee

2 cups organic Medjool dates (pitted – then use 1/2- 3/4 cup water to make date paste in a food processor or blender)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup organic unsweetened shredded coconut

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup crushed almond slices

Combine first 8 ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well with hands. Roll into small to medium bite-sized balls then roll into the coconut, chia seed, and/or almond slices. Place on parchment paper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-5 days in air-tight container.

AND hopefully they look a bit like this. 🙂

Make your own and tell me what you think in the comments below. I look forward to hearing how they turn out. ENJOY!!