Snowmen Coconut Date Balls

Snowmen coconut date balls are a healthy treat with a fun holiday winter twist. Not only are they yummy to eat & fun to make but with no baking involved they are ready to eat in 20 minutes or less. A great nutritious snack perfect to make with the kids because what kid doesn’t love building a snowman.

These coconut date balls are a sweet but healthy snack. They are dairy free, gluten free, soy free, refined sugar free, and oil free. The main ingredients are cashews and dates. Cashews are a great source of protein and healthy fats. Dates provide natural sweetness and fiber.

To get that fresh snow look you roll the balls in coconut. Use the shredded as it is extra fine and looks like snow flakes. For the snowmen eyes and coal buttons you can cut raisins into little pieces. For the snowman nose I used a sunflower seed kernel but you could also use dried apricot cut into small pieces for something closer to carrot color.

This recipe is fun for kids or anyone who likes to get a little creative. Its hands on and kids can roll the balls & help decorate the snowmen. You can even get extra creative by using candies & more to create scarves, hats or arms for your snowmen. You could even use cake pop sticks to hold your snowmen; this would make it easier for small children to handle.

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Snowmen Coconut Date Balls

Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup dates pitted
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp almond milk
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• rasins
• sunflower kernels

Instructions

1. In a food processor combine cashews, dates, coconut flakes, flaxseed & vanilla.

2. If dough is too crumbly to form balls add 1-2 tbsp of almond milk.

3. Put dough in freezer for 10 minutes.

4. Roll dough into balls & roll balls in shredded coconut. Stack 3 balls to make a snowman. 

5. Cut raisins in small pieces to use for the eyes, mouth and buttons. Use a sunflower seed kernel for the nose. 

I hope you have fun rolling up some snowmen coconut date balls. If you enjoyed these you might also love my Cookie Dough Protein Balls.