I have been making a lot of date-based energy balls recently but I decided to mix it up with some unsulphured apricots. Halfway through, I realised I was out of almond butter so decided to add in some tahini…incredible!
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It’s not too sweet, it’s rich in calcium (from the apricots, chia seeds and tahini) and the texture is 10/10. A nutrition and flavour bomb that would be great for long journeys or with a cup of herbal tea. Keeps for up to a week in the fridge or longer in the freezer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsulphured dried apricots
- 1/2 cup of medjool dates nice and squidgy
- 4 tbsp of tahini – 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt – Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the dates and apricots to the food processor and pulse for a minute until finely chopped.
- Add coconut, cashews, water, chia seeds, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon. Process for a couple of minutes or until well combined
- Add 4 tablespoons of tahini and combine well. It should be perfect but if it is too dry, add a little extra tahini. If too wet, add in some more coconut.
- Take tablespoon amounts of the mixture and roll into balls in your hands.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
