Raisin, date, apricot and cocoa bliss balls

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

First published: Oct 2015

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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

More weights & measures

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

Instructions

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 91cal

Kilojoules 380kJ

Protein 2g

Total fat 4g

–Saturated fat 0g

Carbohydrates 10g

–Sugars 10g

Dietary fibre 1g

Sodium 10mg

Calcium 40mg

Iron 1mg

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.

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