German Chocolate Balls

German-Chocolate Balls

(Makes 10-14 balls)

• 1 package pitted dates (I like Sunmaid, because they are softer.) 
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 T cocoa powder (use really good cocoa)
• 2 T shredded coconut
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup raw pecans
• optional: feel free to add some chocolate chips

Blend all ingredients together very well. (I recommend using a food processor.) Squish the dough together.  Roll into balls, cookie-cuttered shapes, or bars… or you can even use it for a pie crust!  Chill.

Veggie Snacks

Stephanie recently visited Trader Joe's in Fort Worth and here is what she said about their Veggie Crisps:

Found these Veggie & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips there! In the same bag are Carrot & Tomato, Spinach & Garlic; Red Beet & Onion. They have 500 mg of omega 3’s per serving and good source of fiber. I can actually taste the veggies a little bit.

Has anyone else had any other veggie snacks they have found?