Apricot Walnut Coconut Snack Balls (DF, GF)

Ingredients:

2 cups dates (I use medjool dates)
1/3 to 1/2 cup water (depending on how dry the mixture is)
1 cup dried apricots (I used 12 Made in Nature Dried Apricots) 
1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1 cup walnuts

Directions:
Put everything in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined. 

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I like these better after they have been in the fridge overnight.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is easier and not as messy.


My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Psalm 100:1 (NLT)

Sweet Potato Dessert/Pie (DF,GF)

I was not going to publish this  because it came about by me making a mistake in what I was trying to make !!!  But my co-workers LOVED it and thought it made a great dessert.  So here it is !!!   

This recipe makes a TON!!!   I made 1- 10 inch pie and 2-8 inch pies with this recipe.  

Ingredients:

3 and 1/2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

3 bananas

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

3/4 cup and 2 Tbsp date syrup

1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

1 cup pecans

1 cup  old fashioned oats

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined.

Pour mixture into pie crust or dessert bowls.

If making a pie, bake at 350 degrees until hot, about 35 - 45 mins.

Pie Crust:

1 and 1/2 cups pecans

1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)

15 large dates

2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Mix all ingredients (EXCEPT coconut) in a blender or food processor until crumbly.  Stir in coconut.

Press into a 9-inch pie pan

My favorite food processor is the  KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly pray to him.

Psalm 145:18  (NCV)