This recipe is really delicious, full of fibre and nutrients. A great snack for the kids.
Ingredients
or1/2 cup of dates, dried, flesh and skin (finely chopped)
or30 grams of goji berries, dried
or75 grams of coconut, desiccated (1/4 c)
or1/2 cup of nuts, cashew nuts, raw
or1 tsp of vanilla extract (4 g)
or1 Tbsp of seeds, chia seeds, dried
Preparation
1.
Finely chop up the dates and goji berries. Place the chopped fruit into a bowl, add the chia seeds, and boiling water. Soak for 10 - 15 minutes.2.
In a pan, add the cashews and mixed nuts (you can use whatever nuts you like - I had mostly almonds, and walnuts), dry fry until the nuts start turning brown. Remove from the heat.3.
In a blender, add the nuts and chop until the resemble fine breadcrumbs. Whilst still warm add the chopped, soaked fruit. Blend until combined. 4.
Add the rolled oats to a bowl, then add the fruit and nut mixture. Stir all together, until well combined.5.
Add the cacao nibs. Then with wet hands, roll into balls. Makes 15 balls. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.