Pecan Date Honey Balls

This recipe was feature in The Healthy Alternative, the bi-monthly newspaper from our nearby food co-op, Ever'man.

Makes 20-25 balls.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

1 cup raw pecans, chopped

3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped

1 to 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon honey (or agave nectar)

1/3 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut

Put all ingredients in food processor. Pulse until you have an even, mealy texture. With moistened hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Spread the coconut onto a plate and roll each ball into the coconut to cover each one evenly.

Recipe by Ami Karnosh, PCC Cooksinstructor, March 2009