Raisin, date, apricot and cocoa bliss balls

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

You can’t beat a deliciously moreish good homemade sweet treat and our raisin, date, apricot and cocoa bliss ball recipe is incredibly easy to make, great with a cup of tea or coffee.

Serves: 18 (makes 18 balls)

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins soaking and 1 hr chilling

Ingredients

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1 cup pitted dates
¼ cup hot water
1 cup almond meal
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup apricots
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ cup raisins

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Instructions

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1 Soak dates in hot water for 30 minutes.

2 Process all ingredients in a food processor (including water from dates) and roll into balls.

3 Place into paper cases, if desired, chill for 1 hour then serve.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check cocoa powder is gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 91 cal

Kilojoules 380 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 4 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 10 mg

Calcium 40 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.