Nutty date truffles are a sweet ‘’pick-me-up’’ treat that is naturally sweetened with dates without adding sugar. Have your little ones help you mix or even shape the balls. --Ingredients-- 2/3 cups macadamia nuts 23 soft dates 4 tbsp. cocoa powder unsweetened 2/3 cups dried coconut plus 1 cup for decorating. 2 tsp licorice powder optional --STEP 1-- Pit the soft dates --STEP 2-- Blend the macadamia nuts first. Then add the dates, coconut, cacao and the licorice powder. --STEP 3-- Blend everything until the ingredients sticks together almost like a dough. Do not blend the pastry too much give it a couple of pulses and then check the pastry if its firm enough to form the balls off. --STEP 4-- Form the balls with your hands --STEP 5-- Roll the balls in the desired coatings and place them on a plate --STEP 6-- Keep the truffles in room temperature and if it is for a later serving keep them cool in the fridge. --------- Image credit and recipe by: https://www.superhealthykids.com