DATE NUT BALLS OR PIE CRUST!

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Roll into balls or make into a pie crust! Recipe courtesy of Everyday Wholesome Eating...in the Raw by Kim Wilson.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pecans
1 cup walnuts
1 cup dates, pitted
1/4-1/2 cup honey, to taste
1/4-1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Grind pecans, walnuts, and dates in a food processor until well chopped and blended. Add honey and continue to process until the mix forms a ball. Be careful not to overprocess.
  • Pie Crust:.
  • Press into bottom and sides of a pie pan before adding filling. Reserve some of the mix to crumble on top of finished pie. Fresh fruit makes a great filling, also a yogurt or tofu "cheesecake" is yummy!
  • Balls:.
  • Use as is or add 1 teaspoons cinnamon and/or 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg or 1 tbls. carob powder or 1-2 tbls. orange zest.
  • Roll the dough into balls, then in flaked coconut, ground nuts or carob powder. Have fun and enjoy!

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