Doughnut Holes

Probably surprised to see a post called doughnut holes, but really these raw treats are so delicious! Ani Phyo certainly knows how to do great raw desserts, this recipe is taken out of her book, Ani's Raw Food Kitchen. This is a great book if you're wanting to venture into raw foods, the recipes are simple and she does a great job explaining the benefits of a raw diet.

Dreaming about Donut Holes
1 3/4 C raw almonds
1/2 t sea salt
1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 T vanilla extract
2 C dried pineapple, chopped
2 C pitted dates
1/3 C shredded coconut

You can soak the nuts before, I like to because it increases digestibility but Ani's recipe doesn't require it. In a food processor, grind almonds, salt and vanilla. Next, add in chopped pineapple and dates and blend well. Mix in the coconut by hand. Using an ice cream scooper or spoon form donut holes out of the mixture. You can refrigerate them or freeze them like I do, there so much better really cold. If you soaked the nuts, the mixture will be creamier and you will most likely want to freeze them so they harden.

Optional: Roll the donut holes in shredded coconut after they've been shaped.

Love, Dani

p.s. I prefer 'doughnut' over 'donut' because it just looks so much more doughy and therefore makes a better treat :)