Tis The Season To Be Merry

Christmas is a time for feasting. When the love and celebration of friends and family is traditionally expressed with food and drink. Though much of what we eat this time of year is not recommended in a healthy diet, it doesn't all have to be processed and nutritionally deficient.  

Here is a simple Christmas cookie that has lots of fiber, plenty of protein, healthy fats AND tastes great. The perfect treat all year round but can be made to look just as fun and festive as many of the other treats at the party. It is also simple and fast giving more time to enjoy the season.

No Bake Christmas Balls

Makes 12-15 balls

Basic:

            1 c medjool dates

            ½ c oats

            ½ c organic unsweetened coconut

            ½ c raw organic walnuts

            2 Tbsp organic peanut butter

            pinch of Himalayan sea salt

Optional Add-ins:

            Organic dried fruit

            Organic 70%+ dark chocolate chunks

Directions:

1. Put pitted dates in food processor and blend until small. 

2. Add in walnuts and pulse until finely chopped.

3. Add remainder of ingredients one at a time and process until mixed well.

4. Hand roll into small balls.

5. You may roll balls to cover in coconut or hemp seed if desired. 

6. Place in air tight container and refrigerate.

*Feel free to personalize. This recipe is just a template. As long as it sticks together and tastes good your are good to go. Substitute the walnuts for any other nut or seed as well as the peanut butter for another nut or seed butter. Make it your own.