Banana Balls
The original recipe, from The Everyday Vegan by Dreena Burton, had the unfortunate title of “Swallow-It-All Banana Balls.” (Please, the children!)

1/4 cup apple, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon
1/2 cup ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup dates, chopped
2 tablespoons almond butter or other natural nut butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 cup oats, finely ground
3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons flaxmeal
2 tablespoons carob powder and/or unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

In a bowl, toss apple with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and in another bowl, combine banana with the other 1 teaspoon lemon juice and mix well. In a food processor or blender, combine dates, banana, and almond butter and puree until mixture starts to liquefy. In a mixing bowl, combine puree with remaining ingredients (except the optional carob powder/shredded coconut), mixing well. Take spoonfuls of mixture and form into golf-sized balls, rolling them gently between your palms. Roll each ball in carob powder or shredded coconut. Refrigerate them until chilled, or enjoy right away Makes 10-12 banana balls.