Cherry ripe bliss balls

Serves: 20 (plus chilling)
Time to make: 15 mins

Total cost: $ 10.00 / $ 1.50 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients
Nutrition Info.(per serve)

²/³ cup raw almonds
¼ cup shredded coconut, plus ¼ cup extra, to roll
2 tablespoons pure cocoa powder, sifted
200g Medjool dates
4-5 fresh, canned or frozen pitted cherries

Nutrition Info

Kilojoules 330kJ
Calories 79cal
Protein 2g
Total fat 5g
Saturated fat 2g
Carbohydrates 10g
Sugars 7g
Dietary fibre 2g
Sodium 0mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 0.5mg

Instructions

1 In a food processor, blitz almonds, coconut and cocoa, until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add dates until finely chopped and well combined. Add cherries, one at a time, processing until mixture comes together in a ball.

2 Roll the mixture into 20 balls (about 1 tablespoon per ball). Place extra coconut on a large plate. Roll balls in coconut to lightly coat. Place in an airtight container in the fridge to chill.

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