Joy Balls, clockwise from bottom: plain, coated with coconut, coated with almond flour
Joy Balls really do taste quite a bit like Almond Joy candies. I started with this paleo recipe but rolled them in coconut at the end to dress them up a bit. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen balls; three is a good dessert helping.
Ingredients:
2 c almond flour or blanched almonds
1 c pitted fresh dates
½ c unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for rolling
¼ c cocoa powder
1 t vanilla extract
2 T water, milk, coconut milk or almond milk
Method: unless dates are very fresh, steam them with a little water to soften in microwave. Finely chop dates, and blanched almonds if using, in a food processor. Add other ingredients and process until evenly mixed. Shape into 1 ¼ inch balls; if they don’t clump easily add a few drops of water. Freeze or refrigerate and serve cold.
Variation: after forming, while they are still soft, roll some of the balls in finely chopped almonds, almond flour or shredded coconut.
