Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Makes: 16 to 20 balls.

These date balls combine the goodness of dates, the decadence of dark chocolate and moist bursts of fruity flavor via sea buckthorn berries.

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Ingredients

>> 1/2 cup sea buckthorn berries
>> 3 cups finely, chopped dates
>> 1 cup oat flour (see notes)
>> 1 tbsp oil
>> 1/3 cup broken bits of dark chocolate (see notes)
>> unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

Place the dates in cold water and soak for 15 minutes. Strain, then let dry for 5 minutes on paper towels.

Put the dates into a bowl. Add the berries. Slowly add the oat flour. Use your (washed) hands to mix well. Form into 1" diameter balls and put them on a dish. Place the dish in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a bain marie, place the oil and chocolate. Over low heat, melt the chocolate.

Place a large piece of parchment paper on the counter. Using tongs, one-by-one, dip the cold balls into the melted chocolate then place on the parchment paper.

Before the chocolate hardens, top with a sea buckthorn berry and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Once the chocolate has hardened a little, place them in the fridge to set.

Notes:

• To save money on the oat flour, use quick oats and place them in a food processor. Grind down until it has a flour consistency.
• In order for these to be healthy, use dark chocolate. However, if using milk chocolate, melt the chocolate with a little less oil.

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Recipe Category: Desserts and Snacks