Ingredient

• 1-1/4 cups pitted medjool dates, roughly chopped
• 3 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup dried unsweetened tart cherries, chopped
• 1/4 cup deluxe mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3 tablespoons sunflower kernels
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Direction

1. Place dates, chocolate and cherries in a food processor; process until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add nuts, coconut and sunflower kernels; process until blended. Add oil and vanilla; process until mixture comes together. Roll into 12 balls. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.