About the Recipe
Packed with the goodness of dates, nuts, and the aromatic charm of cardamom, these bites offer a delightful combination of taste and health benefits.
Dates provide natural sweetness and essential nutrients, while nuts offer a satisfying crunch and a dose of healthy fats. The addition of cardamom not only lends a captivating aroma but also brings its digestion-enhancing and antioxidant-rich properties to the table.
Get ready to savor every bite of these wholesome treats that nourish both your taste buds and your well-being.
Ingredients
2 cups of walnuts or almonds (or nut of choice)
1 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut
2 cups of soft Medjool dates, pitted
1/3 teaspoon of sea salt
1 teaspoon of cardamon powder
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of sunflower seed or almond butter
Preparation
In a large S blade food processor, process walnuts and coconut until cumbly.
Add the dates, sea salt, vanilla and spices. Pulse several times until cumbly and slightly sticky, be mindful to not over process as it will get too oily.
Add sunflower seed butter and pulse again carefully.
With a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll them into balls. Spinkle cardamom powder on top.
Place them on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Store them in a glass sealed container for up to a week in the fidge or longer in the freezer.
***This recipe was inspired by other wonderful Ayurvedic Practitioners and cook books such as Ayurveda for Woman by Emily L. Glaser, Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind by Kate O'Donnell, Simpleveda Ayurveda and Yoga, Easy Healing Drinks from the Wisdom of Ayurveda by Amadea Morningstar and my wonderful teacher and mentor Laura Plumb and her cook book Ayurveda Cooking For Begginers.