Raw Recipes from Whole Foods - Lemon Treats

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Hello Friends,

Wholefoods sent out their e-newsletter, and they are all about raw

foods this issue! So, figured I'd share a few recipes.

Enjoy!

Anne

Lemon Treats

Low-Sodium, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

Tart lemon, nutty walnuts and sesame seeds, rich coconut and smooth,

sweet dates come together to make these delightfully refreshing

treats.

Makes about 18

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

1 cup raw walnuts

1 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes

Place dates, lemon juice and zest, walnuts and sesame seeds in a food

processor. Pulse and blend until completely mixed. The mixture will

be slightly sticky. With dampened hands, roll tablespoons of the

mixture into balls. Roll in coconut and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Info

Per serving (1 lemon treat/31g-wt.): 140 calories (100 from fat), 11g

total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 4g protein, 10g total carbohydrate (3g

dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium