Coconut Cashew Energy Balls

• 1 cup cashews coarsely ground
• 10 pitted dates soaked in hot water to soften, water discarded
• 2 tablespoons cashew butter
• 1 dash ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

1. In a high speed blender or food processor, grind all the ingredients (except shredded coconut) into a thick, moist dough. Pour into a large bowl and mix in shredded coconut until well combined.
2. Firmly press 1 tablespoon of the dough into balls and put in the freezer on a plate or flat surface to firm, for about 20 minutes.
3. Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for a month; make large batches to store snacks ahead of time.

cashews coarsely ground, dates, cashew butter, ground cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, lemon zest, coconut, coconut oil

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Coconut-Cashew-Energy-Balls-1687434 (may not work)