Date & Coconut Balls

Another school week is about to start and I am starting to make the lunch boxes healthy yet appealing still. This recipe was given to me by my friend Emma a few years ago and my kids love it so much I have to hide them so they don't disappear instantly! 

It is super quick to do, the kids can even join in (hence my date and coconut balls being various shapes and sizes!) 

Here is what you do

Get your dates and shredded coconut and whizz them up in a food processor

Then (I find it better with wet hands) take 1-2 tsp at a time and roll into balls and roll again in remaining coconut if desired.

Ta-da! It's that easy and they're super healthy and great for energy. The perfect lunchbox or even workout snack.

(My daughters creation above haha!) 

Excuse our not so brilliant photos we aren't photographers but love to cook and share it.

Recipe makes approx 40 balls

Ingredients:

500g pitted dates, chopped 

4 cups shredded coconut

Method

Place chopped dates and 3 cups of coconut in food processor and blend.

When you are happy with the consistency roll 1-2 tsp of the mixture and roll into balls.

Roll the balls in the remaining coconut.

Best stored in the fridge.