Friday, July 22, 2011

Date Balls

Hello Happy Lil Veganites!
I thought I would baptize the hull of this proverbial vegan blawg ship with a lovely uber simple recipe. This one is quite instanto and doesn't require much brain mass to make. It's hard to find someone... or thing that doesn't like these little darlinks.... Give it up for date balls!

Get a pile of dried dates.
Toss them into a bowl. Pour some hot or cold water over the dates
Let 'em get a hydration facial until they are nice and juicy.
If you added too much water, simply strain and use the sweetened water for another fun foodie adventure if so desired.

Now here is where you can go fancy. You can bespoke these date darlings...
you can add deliciousii such as:
Orange peel;

Nuts toasted or un;
Dried apricot;
Coconut powder- dessicated or flour
You could spike them or bulk them up with dried oats heheh
The gah factor of Spirulina (if added) can be hidden by the sweetness of the dates.
Cocoa or carob can make a guest-starring appearance too.

Blend that baby up...then....
Make into balls
Finally..
To coat- roll in coconut; or oats, cocoa etc ..Whatever is your fancy.

I have used sushi mats to make triangular shaped forms as a variation on the tradish spherical shape...
Enjoy!
It will be will a certain superhero vegan smugness you can proclaim to all: These are vegan!" Carnis and veggos alike willrevel in their datey deliciousness