Rolled Coconut Dates with Walnuts

Dates are a powerhouse of vitamins loaded with fiber

Tastes great and will give you a 'nutritionally content' feeling.

Health Benefits

Dates are a powerhouse of important vitamins and minerals loaded with fiber, soluble and insoluble. They're an excellent source of potassium. Walnuts are a rich source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and an excellent source of those hard to find omega-3 fatty acids. Coconut is a nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It has tons of calcium, potassium and magnesium as well as plenty of electrolytes. Its antioxidant properties slow down the aging process by protecting the body from harmful free radicals.

Ingredients
Medjool dates, walnuts, shredded coconut

Preparation

- Container of Medjool Dates (any quantity)
- Remove pits from dates

- Cut into fine pieces and mix together as a big ball

- Add crushed walnuts (about 25% of the rolled up date volume)

- Separate mixed dates and walnuts into manageable sizes

- Roll into coconut (like small tootsie roll size)

- Chill and enjoy

Note to vegan chef

I learned that when I tried to put too many walnuts in the mix (more than about 25% of the date volume) the rollups don't have enough 'sticking power' and won't hold tougher well.