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Ginger and coconut balls

  • Time to make: 20 mins, plus 2 hrs chilling
  • Serving: 10 people (makes 10 balls)
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried dates, finely chopped
    • ⅓ cup dried prunes, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup crystallised ginger, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup raisins
    • ⅓ cup unsalted cashew nuts, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup desiccated coconut
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, except coconut, and mix well. Use a food processor to form a tighter mixture if you prefer.

    2 Use wet hands to mould 10 balls. Squeeze mixture tightly so it sticks together.

    3 Roll in coconut and place in refrigerator to chill for 2 hours or overnight.

    HFG tip

    • Use a mortar and pestle to finely crush nuts.
    • Use wet hands to shape the mixture into balls. It makes it much easier!
    • This recipe will keep for up to 10 days chilled in a sealed container.

    One comment on Ginger and coconut balls

    1. Anny Dentener September 18, 2021 at 1:23 pm #

      Adding 2 tsp coconut nectar made it stick together much better. Or use maple syrup or honey. i made more smaller balls, 14-15g each rather than approx. 25g as per the recipe , so got 18

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