Coconut Apple Nut Raw Food Balls

Just whole food yummy goodness! This recipe was inspired by my friend Julie, who cracked the "Larabar" secret. I wanted to try them using real apples... and well.... the bars didn't work quite right, but these balls are just as delicious! It was a good disaster. ;)

2 1/2 cups dates

2 organic apples, sliced or shredded (with skins)

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 cup almonds

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup flax seed, ground fresh
3 to 4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Grind almonds to a fine meal by pulsing in your food processor or blender. Set aside. Mill flax seeds, and also set aside.

Soak dates in warm water for a few minutes (until soft) and drain. Process in food processor or blender (may need to add a tiny bit of water to the blender). Add apples and cinnamon. Process until apples are fully incorporated and as small as they will get. You can finish the rest in your processor, or transfer to a bowl and mix by hand.

Add almond meal and flax, mix well. Add walnuts/pecans and pulse just a few times to mix in. Stir in coconut. Shape dough into balls and store in freezer.