Melt-in-your-Mouth: Coconut and Date Balls

This is the best date ball recipe ever! The mixture comes together quickly and easily and they are the perfect bite-sized snack.

It is also the perfect treat to make with kids – they can help roll the date balls and coat them in the coconut.

There are many health benefits to dates, they are full of anti-oxidants and fibre so these date balls are a healthier alternative to the usual sweet treat.

You can make replace the sugar with honey if you want to make these extra healthy!

Make a big batch and store these in the fridge, or even the freezer for a few weeks.

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