Raw Prune Coconut Bonbons

For my precious friend Rebecca :)

 

Ingredients for 30 tablespoon-sized bonbons:

½ cup chopped pitted prunes (or dates)

½ cup raisins

½ cup walnuts

½  teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey

2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Pinch of lemon zest

1/4 cup coconut oil, preferably unrefined

Instructions:

Put the prunes (dates) and raisins in the blender. Add the walnuts too. Blend the dry fruits, walnuts, and the half of unsweetened shredded coconut. The mixture should be chunky. Meanwhile warm the coconut oil in a small bowl until the coconut oil is liquid. Add the vanilla, lemon zest, honey, and cocoa oil. Combine all the ingredients. Pour the mixture into a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or more, until the mixture is consistent. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls. The heat from your hands may slightly melt the surface of the balls, but the entire ball should not melt. If the rolling is too messy, the bonbon mixture may need more chilling time. Return the bonbon mixture to the refrigerator for 5 or 10 minutes more and then try rolling again. Place the bonbons onto a pan or sheet of parchment paper. Refrigerate for a few minutes to firm up the bonbons if desired. Roll or gently press the bonbons in unsweetened shredded coconut. Can be served chilled or at room temperature. Store in a box in the refrigerator.