Date-macadamia nut balls couldn’t be easier! I didn’t use soaked nuts, but just the dry roasted ones from Costco. Some I rolled in shredded coconut- I thought they looked pretty, but the kids like them better without the coconut. The dates make them nice and sweet, the nuts make them a filling snack.
Makes 25 olive-sized balls
Directions:
2 cups California dates, pitted (you can see the pits behind, they’re not hard to pit by hand)
1 cup roasted macadamia nuts
Pulse to desired consistency in the food processor (see below). Roll into balls, if desired roll in dried coconut. I keep them in the fridge- they’re not as soft when they’re cold. No baking, super easy!
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This is similar to last year’s homemade clif bar, but easier and no-bake.
And another bar- Strawberry Almond Bars (grain free)
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Yum! These look so good! hey, I've just started a new linky over at my blog for anyone posting a vegetarian recipe. Feel free to come over an link it up!
I'm definitely going to try these some time! This fits my diet perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
I did those once with almonds and dates. very yummy.
I also like them with coconut. I think I need to make them again soon.
Natalie.
Yum. Dates to me are one of the best natural sweets. I cannot wait to try these. I have had something similar with almonds but the macadamias sound delicious.
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i like to make them with soaked cashews as well and often add dried fruit. BUT what makes them really AMAZING is dehydrating them overnight. it makes them very similar to a larabar, but much less pricey!
i just use the same ingredients listed on the larabar pkg. and pop them into the dehydrator after forming them, they are phenomenal.
That sounds great! I'm going to try that for on the run snacks this summer!
I am trying these soon!!! How long on the dehydrator? I really like that idea!!
I’ll just leave them in overnight :)
Gotta make these – Mmm! Thanks for sharing! :)