Oasis Orbs

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1/4 cup of the coconut on a plate and set aside.
2. 2
   Place the rolled oats in a heavy bottomed skillet and toast for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   When they begin to turn a darker shade of tan at the edges and emit a toasted aroma, transfer the oats to the bowl of a food processor.
4. 4
   Process on high to pulverize them to a fine meal consistency.
5. 5
   Add the remained 1/4 cup coconut and the dates and process to finely chop them, then add the almond butter, sesame seeds, and orange peel.
6. 6
   Add the orange juice and process until things come together to form a homogeneous mass.
7. 7
   Add a bit more orange juice, if needed, to get the right thickness and well blended consistency.
8. 8
   Don't add too much juice; you want the mixture to be fairly dry, not moist and mushy.
9. 9
   Use your hands to form the mixture into balls about 1 1/2-inch in diameter, then roll the balls in the reserved shredded coconut.
10. 10
    Place on a plate and chill for an hour or so before serving.
11. 11
    They're also good, though a bit gooey, when eaten at room temperature.