pumpkin spice latte bliss balls_________________________________Wonderful unadorned or garnished with coconut flakes, melted dark chocolate, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Start with 1/3 cup of oats at a time and work your way up until the batter reaches a pliable yet slightly sticky consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates, soaked and drained
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/3 cups oats
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp clove
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp ground coffee or espresso
- 1/4 tsp salt
- powdered sugar, coconut flakes, or melted dark chocolate, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor* ( do the oats 1/3 cup at a time) and pulse, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate all the batter, until a sticky but pliable dough forms. With hands, roll into ~1 inch balls and set in a Tupperware. Refrigerate about 20 minutes. If desired, pour coconut flakes or powdered sugar into a shallow bowl and roll balls with a fork until coated. Makes 12-15 bites depending on size of each. Shelf life: 3 weeks refrigerated, or 3 months in the freezer.*A blender will likely work fine so long as it is good-quality and has a chopping or pulsing function. If in doubt, pre-chop the walnuts and dates into finer pieces before placing into the bowl of the blender.