HEALTHY ZINGY SWEET TREATS

If you have a sweet tooth like me, these little healthy treats will satisfy your cravings. They are pretty easy to make, especially if you have a good blender. If not, they will come out pretty roughly made, but just as tasty. The recipe is adapted from Jenny Sansouci.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup of  lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped dates (pits removed)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• ½ banana
• Approx. ¼ cup of oats (for use if the mixture is too wet)
• ½ cup of unsweetened dried coconut flakes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all ingredients except coconut flakes into a blender or cut everything up with a knife until the dates and walnuts are easy to mix together.
2. If the mixture is too wet, add oats until you get the desired texture.
3. With dampened hands, roll the mixture into small balls, and then roll the balls in dried coconut flakes to coat.
4. Chill in freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve.