My friend Danielle Gaynor over at Raising Kale recently shared this yummy recipe with me and I wanted to share it with ya’ll!
The winter months are a great time to load up on extra nutrients with protein found in raw nuts. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
These raw, organic, packed full of energy treats would make a great afternoon snack, healthy Valentine Day treat, or a surprise in your child’s school lunch.
If you use Young Living Vitality essential oils, you can spice the recipe up a bit by adding Cinnamon Bark Vitality, Nutmeg Vitality, and Copaiba Vitality.
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups of dates (pitted, organic if possible)
• 1 cup shredded carrots (organic if possible and press out any excess moisture)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped pecans (toasting them a bit first really makes it amazing!)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ⅔ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (organic, if possible)
• 2 pinches of salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 drops Copaiba Vitality
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality or 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality or ½ tsp nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Add oils or spices, pulse once or twice. Should be thick dough-type consistency.
Roll into small balls or press into silicone molds and refrigerate.
You can roll the balls into more coconut or chia seeds or some finely ground nuts.
Delicious! Store in the fridge for later, and for those mid-day pick-me-ups and cravings.
Leave me a comment below and let me know if you try this snack in your home or make any yummy modifications!
