Nut and Date Energy Balls

Natural sugars from dried fruits and nuts make these treats a great source of healthy energy.

Ingredients

• 140g raw almonds
• 120 g walnuts
• 260 g raisins
• 6 dried dates, pitted
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 75 g shredded coconut

Directions

1. Place the almonds and walnuts into your Vitamix container and secure the lid. Select Variable 6 and Pulse 8 times.
2. Remove the lid and add in the raisins, pitted dates, vanilla, and coconut.
3. Replace the lid but remove the lid plug. Insert the tamper.
4. Select Variable 6 and Pulse 35 to 40 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
5. Once the mixture looks wet and begins to cake, the mixture is done. Roll into ½-ounce (15-g) balls and chill before serving.