Date Nut Balls

Date Nut Balls candy contains no processed sugar, yet is sweet and delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 cup blanched almonds (i.e., natural almonds with skins removed)
• 3/4 cup EACH dried apricots, chopped dates, walnuts
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, chop almonds, dried apricots, chopped dates and walnuts until they become a coarse meal.
2. Add orange juice and pulse on and off until mixture sticks together.
3. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll in finely shredded coconut or additional finely chopped nuts.
4. Refrigerate in airtight container until serving.

Attribution

Posted by LuAnn at recipegoldmine.com on 2/15/2002, 10:30 am.

Source: Adapted from Dr. Hans Diehl's CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) - Speaker: Evelyn Cole-Kissinger R.D.