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Today’s Gem:

     DATE NUT BALLS

Makes 12-20 balls

Ingredients:

3/4 cups raw pumpkin seeds, coarsely ground

1 1/4 cups unsweetened dried dates, chopped

2 tbsp. cocoa

1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor.

2. Process until they form a ball (about 5 minutes).

3. Using hands, form mixture into balls.

4. Optional: roll in shaved unsweetened coconut, or cocoa or ground sesame seeds.

5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Variations:

Instead of pumpkins use almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds or a combination

Instead of cocoa use coffee substitute, unsweetened coconut

Created by:  Mary Sherriff, ROHP, For  Your Health Nutrition & Wellness