Immune-boosting superfood bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 Medjool dates

02 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten free

03 - ½ cup almonds

04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

05 - 4 tablespoons lemon juice

06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

09 - Pinch of black pepper

10 - ½ cup shredded coconut, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Remove the pits from dates and soak them in hot water for several minutes. When the dates are softened, drain them and place in food processor. Save the water.

02 - Add the other ingredients to a food processor and blend until mixture turns into a dough-like consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of water in which you have soaked the dates if the mixture is too dry.

03 - With the small spoon scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Roll the balls in shredded coconut and place on the baking sheet.

04 - Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

# Notes:

01 - As a measure I used US cup (240ml).

02 - Keep turmeric energy balls in air-tight container in refrigerator for 2 weeks.

03 - Can be frozen up to 3 months.

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