Medjool dates are fresh, sweet and juicy. They form the basis of many a healthy and wholesome sweet treat, including these date and cranberry bliss balls that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
100g medjool dates (about 10)
1 ¼ cups (200g) raw almonds
1/3 cup (40g) dried cranberries
¼ cup (30g) cacao powder
¼ apple or pear, grated*
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp desiccated coconut or cacao powder (extra)
*You can substitute the grated apple or pear with 2-3 tablespoons water
Method
- Pit the dates and set aside.
- In a food processor, process the almonds for 1 minute or until the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the pitted dates, cranberries, cacao powder and grated apple or pear.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture starts to clump together.
- Place the chia seeds and extra cacao powder in two bowls. Using damp hands, roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, then roll in either the chia seeds, coconut or cacao.