Healthy Date Bites

These are a great alternative to candy because you still get all the textures and crunch. Using dates for the base is so sweet and with the nuts and chocolate, you might ever give up your Snickers!

Ingredients

● 1 cup chopped dates (about 12)

● 1⁄2 cup chopped pistachio nuts

● 3/4 C milk chocolate chips

● 2 Tbsp heavy cream

● 2 Tbsp organic maple syrup

● 1⁄4 cup chopped praline pecans for topping

Preparation

1. Press dates into a 7 x 7 glass container

2. Sprinkle pistachio nuts evenly over dates

3. In a small microwave safe bowl, add

chocolate chips, heavy cream and maple

syrup. Heat 20 seconds, stir, repeat until

smooth (2 or 3 times)

4. Pour chocolate mixture over dates and pistachios

5. Sprinkle with pecans

6. Refrigerate for 1 hour

7. Cut into bit size pieces, serve cold

Tips

You can add 2 tbsp of peanut butter to make

it even better.

Nourishment For Your Soul

Life is all about quality, not quantity. Honor yourself by eating in moderation, fully enjoying it while you do. It just takes a few good ingredients to create a beautiful and meaningful life: integrity, love for self and others, peace, and something sweet.