CACAO COCONUT AND PLANTAIN BALLS WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

CACAO COCONUT AND PLANTAIN BALLS WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

By onegreenplant.org - Alissandra Maffucci

MAKES 5 - 6 balls

INGREDIENTS

1 plantain, peeled, spiralized

5 medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped

1 tsp cacao

2 tsp de-shelled roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

3 tsp coconut flakes

Instructions

Place your plantain noodles into a food processor and pulse until like rice.   Place into a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes, tossing frequently.   Place the plantain rice, medjools, cacao and coconut flakes into a food processor and pulse until sticky and smooth.   Place the mash into a bowl and add in the pumpkin seeds.  Mix with hands to incorporate the pepitas. Then, form 5-6 balls with hands and place each onto a plate. Refrigerate for 15 minutes and then enjoy or enjoy immediately.