Once in a while, I get a hankering for something strange. Lately, it’s been coconut and ginger. Plus, I’m always wanting something sweet around the house that is still pretty “clean.” Trust me, I can do a number on some cookies or cake, but I always feel 100000x guilty afterward. So to me, this recipe is the perfect little something-sweet-and-guilt-free.
Adapted from Every Last Bite, this recipe seriously took me like, five minutes to whip up. I made them into tiny little balls so I feel like I have more of them… I think these would be delicious spread on an apple, graham crackers, or just popped in your mouth after dinner. Or for breakfast. Or whenever. Enjoy!
Coconut Ginger Balls (makes about 1 dozen)
Ingredients
8 medjool dates, pitted
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
2 tablespoons walnut pieces
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon honey (optional – the dates are pretty sweet already!)
Directions
1. Put dates in food processor and pulse for about a minute, until a paste is formed.
2. Add in the rest of your ingredients and blend until combined. A soft, sticky dough will form. You may need to scrape the sides a time or two.
3. Form into tablespoon-ish sized balls. You may want to wet your hands just a little so it doesn’t stick. Keep in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for up to a month.
Yummo! Looking forward to giving these a try!
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These look delectable. Husband & I are all about these little energy balls. Trying all different kinds. This one will go in the mix! Thanks for sharing!
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I have to have something sweet in the house too! It definitely helps have something healthy on hand. Thanks for linking up today!
xoxo K
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I don’t think coconut & ginger together are strange at all – sounds awesome!! π
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Seems pretty healthy, yet sweet.
Kari
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I need more ginger in my life! Love a good date bar. Ginger seems like the perfect fit π
– BreAnna
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These look delicious!!
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That’s a lot of ginger. Just as well we all love ginger in this house.
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