Walnut-Date Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes, for rolling

Directions

1. Place the dates and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely ground.
2. Add the honey and cinnamon and pulse again until combined.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the coconut flakes.
4. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Interesting Facts

• Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health.
• Dates are a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
• Coconut flakes are high in healthy fats and help keep the balls together.