These little snack balls pack a tasty punch of flavor! If you’re a fan of chai spices such as ginger, cardamom, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon, then you’ll be a fan of this simple snack. Held together with naturally sweet dates and soaked nuts, they are rolled in coconut to look like mini snowballs.
I recommend soaking the nuts before assembling. When you soak the nuts, it helps make them easier to digest.
To soak nuts, place them in spring or filtered water for 6-8 hours. Strain off the water and dry the nuts on a towel. If you don’t use the nuts right away, dry them out in the oven at 170 F or in a dehydrator. Store in an air tight glass jar for up to a week.
RECIPE
Time to assemble: 30-40 minutes
Yields: 2-3 dozen balls, depending on size rolled
INGREDIENTS
- 10 Dates, pitted (medjools work well)
- 1/2 cup nuts (pre-soaked)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 TBSP water (or more)
- 1 TBSP Cocoa powder
- 1 TSP Mom’s Chai mix
Preparing mix
Reserve 1/4 cup of shredded coconut for preparing the balls. Add remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and all ingredients stick together. Add additional water if needed.
Preparing balls
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove mixture and place into bowl. With a spoon, take about a tablespoon amount of mixture and roll into a ball. Roll ball into remaining shredded coconut and set on the cookie sheet. Chill the balls in the refridgerator for 1-2 hours. Enjoy as a snack late morning or afternoon.
