Mix the first 8 ingredients together in a food processor.
Add the raisins, dates and honey and mix again till the mixture is nice and crumbly but sticky enough to roll into balls.
Roll into little balls, about a tablespoon per ball.
Now roll them around in a pile of cacao, desiccated coconut or sesame seeds to coat.
Notes
Use fresh, soft dates, and don’t be afraid to add an extra few in there if the balls seem a bit on the dry side.
If your dates are dry, soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes then drain ready for use
Nut butters are a wholesome addition and can be used to replace some of the dates, helpful if you want to reduce the overall sugar content
Try rolling them in a mix of different toppings purely for aesthetics – I’ve used desiccated coconut, sesame seeds and raw cacao powder here. Freeze dried fruit powders are also fun
If you have food-safe essential oils, a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil in place of the fresh mint is just delicious (purchase doTERRA essential oils here)
Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh