These wholesome treats deliver a burst of bright Key lime pie flavor in bite-size packages. Hearty oats are toasted in the oven to mimic the mouthwatering crust of the full-size version and then mixed with sweet dates, juicy golden raisins, and creamy sunflower seed butter. Both Key lime zest and lime juice are stirred into the mix to pack a powerful citrus punch so each dessert ball satisfies your sweet tooth. Lightly dusted in powdered sugar, these handheld desserts are beautiful to display on a party platter when you host your next gathering. Don’t be surprised by how quickly they disappear!
Tip: To soak dates, place them in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes and then drain.
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Comments (8)
Worked perfectly! I couldn’t find sunflower seed butter so I used almond butter.
I made these bites today – took my dates from the freezer, measured a cup, zapped in the MW for 1 min in a bowl with water (barely covering the dates), ate 2, gave one to my dog and chopped the rest.
These little bites turned out delicious!
Does anybody know if the 3/4 cup of dates is measured before soaking or after?
I think measured before the soaking
Can these be made ahead and possibly frozen?
Can these be frozen?
When you miss the bushes if the flavors of things you no longer consume, it turns those flavors into an heavenly delight to enjoy, instead of a guilty pleasure, because this is vegan. What a treat! The taste is amazing, also, and mouth feel is nice, and of course a great aftertaste and a filet filling than the original dairy version, but still light and airy with the flavors.
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When you’re missing the nuance of lightness and flavors of things you no longer consume, it turns those flavors into an heavenly delights to enjoy instead of a guilty pleasure, because this is vegan. What a treat!
The taste is amazing also, and mouth feel is nice, and of course a great aftertaste and a fuller filling than the original dairy version, but still light and airy with the flavors.