Monday, April 26, 2010

A Well-Rounded Treat


I'm always looking for healthy snack foods, and these delicious 'power balls' are filled with nutrient rich ingredients to give anyone a perky little boost anytime of the day!  And they are REALLY easy to make.

Well-Rounded Treats

1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup raw walnuts (or almonds)
1 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes

Place dates, walnuts, sesame seeds, lemon juice and zest in a food processor.  Pulse and blend until completely mixed.  The mixture will be slightly sticky.  With dampened hands, roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls.  Roll in coconut and chill until ready to serve.


[Reverie-Daydream Images]

34 comments:

  1. yum yum Mel. These look great and I really need to start eating healthy snacks. Guess what? I don't own a food processor! But typical me, I'll probably buy one now just to make these power balls!

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  2. I have made so many of your recipes and they always become favorites! These sound delicious.
    I belong to a "Sweeties" cooking group and they will love these~ Thanks Mel!

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  3. Delicious! Will do now! Minus the coconut!

    XX
    Victoria

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  4. Heavenly sweet Mel!
    perfect with bitter coffee or tea~
    xo*

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  5. this sounds amazing!
    Thank you for sharing!!!

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  6. these sound wonderful--almost like a lara bar with a little zing

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  7. Oh yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

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  8. I'm making these TONIGHT!!! They remind me of some I make, only these look even better. You rock, Melissa. Thank you. xoxo g

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  9. These look and sound soooo good, can't wait to make them. Hopefully can control myself and enjoy one at a time!

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  10. i cannot believe these are good for you! they look so tasty... i cannot wait to try them for myself. coconut is my all time favorite.

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  11. Oh good gracious. Those look so yummy. Love that they are also healthy.

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  12. Oh Mel,
    They look delicious. What with you and Noel @ Cru, I shall be the healthiest one in my neighbourhood !!!! Thanks so much for your recipes. They really are delicious and, your beautiful suggestions of soups and fresh vegetables are inspirational. XXXX

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  13. Just wanted to let you know I made them, and we love them! I didn't have walnuts or raw almonds, so I made them with pecans, and yum. Seriously--yum. Thanks, sweet friend. xoxo

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  14. Love all of the ingredients - can't wait to make these! They will be great for travel, too.

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  15. Yummy! This image is the best too! BIG Hugs to The Crumb, Sean & YOU sweet friend!!
    OX's

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  16. Oh healthy and delicious and GORGEOUS to look at!! xx

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  17. Gems of energy & goodness! I LOVE that you have sesame seeds in them!

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  18. Everything about this is just perfect! I am going down to the kitchen now to make them and most likely eat every single one!! :)
    xoxo
    ps, I contacted Green Couch to purchase the chair, I am obsessed with that chair and actually go to Bergdorf Goodman to the restaurant just so I can see those similar gorgeous chairs...anyway the shipping is $600 (: ...oh well maybe eventually!
    Have a lovely day

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  19. Mmmmm. The coconut flakes drew me in instantly!

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  20. Dear Mel,

    you are the lucky winner of my giveaway!
    Come to visit me or send me an email with your details I will pass them to Roberta and you'll receive the gift directly form her!

    Have a gret week!

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  21. Mel, I can't wait to try these! They look delicious~~

    I love your pictures and love you!

    xo Noel

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  22. Hi Sunshine!!! These look yummy and no eggs! We have egg allergies here and always love a treat without eggs and a healthy one..yay!
    Hope you are well , I am wanting our gorgeous weekend weather to come back!
    Love
    Laurel

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  23. These are one of my favorite raw desserts. They are so naturally sweet that 2 is all you can eat- no seriously they are the BEST! Thanks for reminding me.

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  24. Can't wait to try these! Wonder if I can get my toddler to eat it :)

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  25. Yummy, yummy, look like delicious!!!

    xoxo

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  26. Cannot wait to try these! look SO delish!

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  27. Such yummy things in them ... dates and walnuts and they look SO good!
    xoxo

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  28. YESYESYES! These look UH-mazing. Can't wait to print this recipe out and try these lil guys!

    Happy weekend! xoxo

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  29. Ohh, those look very yummy. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. I will have to try these... i think my baby girl would love them ;) they look so yummy!

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