Apricot Coconut and Nut Balls

I got the creative urge this afternoon to experiment in the kitchen. So I got together a few ingredients with the idea of coming up with a new  snack that provided a good source of protein and essential fatty acids....Master 2 was happy playing with his new toy truck we sourced from a toy hire place so I grabbed the few precious minutes I would have spare and as you can see the end result is pretty good!!

The best part of this recipe is that it requires no baking, just pop everything into a food processor and you are done! Perfect for a nutritious snack, or even a dessert - this recipe only uses a small amount of apricots for a bit of sweetness!

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Ingredients:


100g Dried apricots


70g Walnut pieces (1 packet)


70g Sliced Almonds


1 Cup Coconut thread (or shredded coconut)


2 Tb Dark coco powder


4 Tb Coconut Oil


Desiccated Coconut (for rolling balls in)


Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well combined.

2. Roll into balls in your hands and then place on a plate and roll in desiccated coconut (recipe makes approximately 20 small balls)

To store place in an air-tight container and keep in the fridge - will last at least a week (unless household members gobble them up!!)

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xx Dr Julie Bhosale

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