Ingredients:
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup almonds or walnuts
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor.
Pulse until finely chopped and mixture holds together when pressed.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Enjoy! Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Dates in Traditional Medicine
In traditional Middle Eastern and Islamic medicine, dates have been valued for:
Easing labor and delivery (eating dates late in pregnancy is associated with better birth outcomes)
Strengthening the immune system
Improving digestion
Boosting energy and stamina
Modern research is beginning to confirm many of these traditional uses.
