Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Extra coconut for rolling
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse dates until sticky and pastelike.
- Add oats, shredded coconut, almond butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Pulse until mixture comes together into a thick, cohesive dough.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and chill for 15 minutes for easier handling.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, then coat in extra shredded coconut.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or fewer dates.
- For extra brightness, add a pinch of matcha or a few drops of stevia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-bake, food processor
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free (with GF oats), Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 58 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.8g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
