Wanted some healthy snacks for a long flight so I decided to try something new and am very pleased with the outcome. These little balls of goodness are super-easy to make, low-sugar and packed with nutrients …so I just had to share!
Raw Apricot-Nut-Chocolate Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews/almonds/brazil nuts (I used a combo of all 3!)
- 1 cup dried, unsweetened apricots
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp oats, toasted with a sprinkling of brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp grated dark chocolate
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp extra-virgin coconut oil
- ½ tsp lime zest
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 Tbsp raw cacao
Instructions
- Soak the nuts for at least 6 hours or overnight and the apricots for half hour.Drain and place in a food processor with all the other ingredients, except raw cacao.Pulse until blended, mixture should resemble a thick dough.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Roll into little balls of your preferred size and dust with raw cacao. Refrigerate.
- Enjoy your healthy snack!
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