Mediterranean Date and Sunflower Seed Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup, packed pitted Medjool dates
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup sunflower seed butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 tbsp, chopped toasted pumpkin seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes if they feel dry, then drain.

2. 2

   Pulse the dates in a food processor until they form a sticky paste.

3. 3

   Add the rolled oats, sunflower seed butter, honey, and cinnamon; pulse until the mixture clumps together.

4. 4

   Stir in the coconut and chopped pumpkin seeds by hand.

5. 5

   Roll into 8 small balls, chill 15 minutes, and store covered in the refrigerator.