I’ve become obsessed with these really delicious treats. They are courtesy of http://jodilarrynd.com/, from whom I took a workshop recently.
Really easy to make; the only modification I’ve made to the original recipe is that I add the juice of half a lemon. I’m not sure if I need to do this because I have a really old food processor, though…

Ingredients (for 12 balls):

2 tbs cacao nibs (the original recipe calls for cacao powder)

2 tbs hemp seeds or chia (the original recipe calls for flax seed)

2 handfuls of chopped walnuts

12 dates

1 tsp ground cinnamon (my addition)

juice of 1/2 fresh lemon

unsweetened grated coconut

HOW:

Place all ingredients in a food processor and grind until mixed completely, adding the lemon juice after the first few blasts. (I’m not sure if that’s a technical term, but it’s the best way to describe what happens when my processor goes into high gear.)

Spread the grated coconut onto a clean surface, like a plate or cutting board. Form the mixture into small balls, and roll in the coconut. Enjoy!

I store these in the refrigerator, and munch on them as needed…. My friend Gigi, who has tried each batch I’ve made, figures these gems are the perfect hostess gift, and has placed her order (with me) for the holidays.