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Coconut Quinoa Date Nut Snowballs

Coconut Quinoa Date Snowballs These are a great healthy treat that kids of all ages love! The addition of sugar is completely optional – I find that the sweetness of the dates is enough for me. The boys, of course, say the sweeter, the better.
Course Dessert, Snack, Vegan
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 56kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 5 ounces pitted dried dates
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup raw almonds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar optional
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Place coconut in a shallow dish. In a food processor combine dates, quinoa, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt. Process until smooth. Form into very small balls, about a ½ teaspoon in size. Roll the balls in the coconut pressing to coat as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg