Verna's Date Balls

I absolutely love Medjool Dates. They are big and sweet and a great sugar re- placer. I wanted to make something quick and easy for my sweet tooth and for my grand kids when they came over. Also wanted it to be healthy. This is what I came up with.. Quick and easy, plus very tasty!!!
Wouldn't these be great drizzled or dipped in a vegan chocolate, especially at Christmas time.  Yummy Yummy!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2-2 cups Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup Earth Balance Butter
• Orange zest from 1 large orange
• Juice of 1 large orange

1. Put in a small kettle. Cook for a few minutes until soft..
2. Put in a food processor and blend till smooth.
3. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract-no imitation please..

In a large Bowl:

• Put in 4 cups rice krispies
• 3 cups shredded coconut

1. Put date mixture over cereal mixture.
2. Mix well with hands.
3. Form into small balls, and put on parchment lined baking sheet.
4. When all the mixture is formed into balls, refrigerate for an hour.

These freeze up beautifully.

Enjoy!!