Raw Treats

My girlfriend just passed this recipe my way, and it is definitely worth sharing! If you've been following my account of the cleanse I'm doing (day 12 hurray!), you'll know that I've had a hard time finding things that are still appetizing on this raw, vegan diet. These Gough-Nuts are tasty and were fun to make. My almost-three-year-old helped push the buttons on the food processor and enjoyed the end result.  They're cute enough to bring to a party! Maybe I'll bring them to this raw luncheon I'm invited to.

• 3/4 c. almonds (soak and sprout them, if you have 2 days, otherwise just soak 6-12 hours)
• 2 c. chopped dates
• 2 c. chopped dried pineapple

seeds from 1 vanilla bean or 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

dash sea salt

1/3 + 1/4 c. shredded coconut

In a food processor, process nuts until a fine powder.  Then add dried dates and pineapple, salt and vanilla.  Process until dough-like (you may need to add water, tsp. at a time).  Lastly, add in coconut, and pulse to mix.

Shape into little balls, roll them in your hands for a smooth texture, and then roll and coat them in shredded coconut.

Voila! Keep them refrigerated, especially in summer.