Orange Coconut Date Balls

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• 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts
• 2 cups dried, unsweetened coconut
• 7 large Medjool dates, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnut or almond butter, or a combination of the two
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of half an orange, or to taste

In a food processor grind almonds or walnuts to a medium grind and set aside.

Combine coconut and dates in a food processor. Add walnut or almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract and orange zest. Process until well mixed.

Form into 1-2 inch balls and roll in the ground nuts. Refrigerate.

Recipe submitted by Marjorie, Minot, ND

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