Honey Almond Date Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Grind the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Move chopped almonds to a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until fragrant and just a shade darker.
3. 3
   Coarsely chop dates and add to food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and dates form a ball. Remove from processor to a bowl.
4. 4
   Add half of the ground almonds to the dates, leaving the reserved almonds on the baking pan to roll the balls in once formed.
5. 5
   Add the honey to the date and almond mixture. Mix together until evenly mixed and smooth.
6. 6
   Coat your hands with some vegetable oil so mixture does not stick too much.
7. 7
   Form mixture into 1-1/2" balls. Roll each ball in ground almonds to coat well. Place in a sealed container until ready to eat.
8. 8
   Any leftover chopped nuts for coating can be sprinkled over the balls to keep them from sticking together when moving.
9. 9
   Will keep for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to a week in refrigerator.