PUMPKIN-ALMOND-DATE BALLS

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Festively fall flavor in these nutty date balls! Best eaten within a week.

Provided by CoachJen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

22 Medjool dates, pitted
⅔ cup finely chopped almonds, divided
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
⅓ cup pumpkin puree
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine dates, 1/3 cup almonds, coconut, pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls between your palms; place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Place remaining 1/3 cup almonds on a plate. Roll balls in the almonds until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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