MARLENE WATSON-TARA’S CHOCOLATE ADZUKI BALLS

In GO VEGAN, Marlene’s latest book, this recipe jumped out at us for a great Halloween Treat the kids can help prepare! Easy, simple, and delicious! Enjoy! (See her book review below.) 

• 1 cup cooked adzuki beans, drained
• 1 cup pecans
• 8 medjool dates, stones removed
• 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Desiccated coconut for rolling (In US, unsweetened shredded organic coconut)

Blend all ingredients (except the coconut) in a food processor until you achieve a creamy texture. You may have to stop and push the mixture down with your spatula a few times.

Take heaped teaspoons and roll into balls. Drop the balls into a bowl filled with the coconut and shake until well covered. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours and enjoy. They also freeze well. Truly scrumptious and healthy. Makes 24 balls.

NOTE: We tried this recipe with carob powder and they were delicious!