Life is flying by these days at an impressive rate. Just when I think I may be able to catch up, grasp the moment and wring everything possible out of it, I”m falling behind again, watching it all whiz on by.
Like the month of October. It seems like it was only yesterday that I celebrated my 35th birthday, yet here we are, over two weeks later, and I can’t figure out where the intervening time has gone. Before we know it, Christmas will be here. It slips away so much faster the older I get.
Take some time. Revel in the moment. Grab your kids and hug them til they beg you to stop. Someday, they won’t be there to hug at will anymore and you’ll miss that. Despite all the hand prints on the walls and crayon on the floors, the lack of their echo in the hallways will be a too-obvious absence, something to be wistfully wished for again. Love every moment of every day; life is too short to spend it unhappy.
Here’s a little bit of mirth for your mayhem: coconut nut balls. It’s fun just saying what they are. They’re even better in your mouth. Enjoy!
- ¾ cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- ½ cup almonds, lightly toasted
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus ¼ cup for rolling
- 8 pitted dates
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon coconut butter
- Combine the toasted nuts and ¼ cup of the coconut in the bowl of a food processor. Process until nuts are chopped.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the ¼ cup additional coconut for rolling. Process until it comes together somewhat.
- Line a plate with parchment paper and pour the ¼ cup shredded coconut into a bowl.
- Using a Tablespoon and your hands, gather the mixture and roll into balls (it may take some work to get them to stick together).
- Roll the balls in the coconut and place on the prepared plate.
- Refrigerate to set, at least 1 hour.
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Louanne
18 October, 2012 at 10:29 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love your presentation of these little cuties! Delicious combo of flavors, too!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
20 October, 2012 at 8:36 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aren´t this the easiest and tastiest treats! I love the combination of flavors, and in the food processor. Leaves you time to enjoy life!
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The Poet Herself
21 October, 2012 at 3:11 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I wish I had them stick around longer! The kids DEVOURED them!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction
22 October, 2012 at 8:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These look so cute. They pictures look great.
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