Soften the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Place the dates, almond butter and 1 tbsp of lemon zest in food processor and pulse until a smooth paste forms.
Spray clean hands with the cooking spray and press equal portions into small balls to make about 8 date balls.
Roll each ball in the pistachios, cranberries, coconut flakes, lemon zest or orange zest.